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Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,750

Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45   
Difference: $77,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelModel SCLA
TrimP100DAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $137,000 $49,500
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 720
Wheels, dark finish 1,500 850
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000  
Multimedia Package   2,480
Premium Package   2,400
Parktronic Package   970
Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Rear spoiler   300
Wood trim   325
Sunroof, large   1,480
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 669
Wheels, dark finish 0 791
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Multimedia Package   2,306
Premium Package   2,232
Parktronic Package   902
Driver Assistance Package   2,325
Rear spoiler   279
Wood trim   302
Sunroof, large   1,376
Painted brake calipers (optional)   279
Options (change) 9,500 12,325
Options (change) 0 11,461
Destination 1,200 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $140,200 $62,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,550
Model Year20182016
ModelModel SCLA
TrimP100DAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine600hp E375hp I4
TransmissionA1S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19235/35-19
Total Price$140,200$62,750
Adjustments for Features-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,400$62,750

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182016
ModelModel SCLA
TrimP100DAMG CLA45
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power charge port door$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
HEPA interior air filter$100 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
100 kWh battery pack$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Dual-mode exhaust $250
High amperage charger$750 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
Center stack smartphone cradle$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Range alert$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Chronometer $100
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$13,315$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1710

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLA

Model Year20182016
ModelModel SCLA
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in106.3 in
Length196.0 in182.3 in
Width77.3 in70.0 in
Height56.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in35.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested50019%
Total Not Requested215081%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLA AMG CLA45

Wheels, dark finish
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
235/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested105083%
Total Not Requested21517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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