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Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison

Tesla Model S vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison:
Tesla Model S vs Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison:

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For the Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Model S vs. CLS Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Model S and CLS will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Tesla Model S's price is $6,935 lower than the Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Model S vs. CLS Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Tesla Model S, the Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550 includes additional features worth $5060. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $5060 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550's additional features, the Tesla Model S is $6,935 less than the Tesla Model S.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 6,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 71,910
Model Year201320132012
ModelModel SModel SCLS
TrimBasePerformanceCLS550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine235hp E416hp E402hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG88/90 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers580, 12580, 12610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19x-x-
Total Price63,52095,52075,515
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price63,52095,22070,455
Cost Above Minimum031,7000

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Invoice Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Tesla Model S
Difference: 11,995
Model Year201320132012
ModelModel SModel SCLS
TrimBasePerformanceCLS550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price59,90094,90071,300
Tech Package3,7503,750 
Nappa Leather1,500  
Sound Studio Package950950 
Metallic paint (extra cost)750750 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1,500  
Wood trim00 
Panoramic sunroof1,5001,500 
Rear spoiler  400
Folding second row seats  440
AWD  2,500
Tech Package  0
Nappa Leather  0
Sound Studio Package  0
Metallic paint (extra cost)  0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  0
Wood trim  0
Panoramic sunroof  0
Rear spoiler  372
Folding second row seats  409
AWD  2,325
Total options9,9506,9503,340
Total options003,106
Destination1,1701,170875
Gas Tax-7,500-7,5000
Total Price63,52095,52075,515

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

Model Year201320132012
ModelModel SModel SCLS
TrimBasePerformanceCLS550
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Brake-initiated collision preparation system  $100
Compact spare tire  $75
Driver drowsiness monitor  $250
Front seat active head restraints  $50
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support$125$125 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Aux input  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
In-vehicle Internet$200$200 
iPod integration$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Residual heat  $50
SD Card slot  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $350
Traffic information  $50
WIFI hotspot$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $50
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Reconfigurable LCD instruments$300$300 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Powertrain 
10 kW onboard charger$0$0 
40 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
High-performance inverter $0 
Quick charger $0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suede-like inserts in leather seats $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1500
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - electrical  $750
Total Value of Features$4,645$4,945$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,060
Value of Feature Adjustments020-4,710

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

Model Year20132012
ModelModel SCLS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in113.2 in
Length196.0 in194.5 in
Width77.3 in74.1 in
Height56.5 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,787 lb.4,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Media drive, large75Yes
Total Requested207572%
Total Not Requested80028%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Studio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large75Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%

Option Package Details
Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Media drive, large75Yes
Total Requested207572%
Total Not Requested80028%
Sound Studio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large75Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%

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2008 4dr Sedan 507-horsepower 6.2L V8
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