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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $2,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel 3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $49,000
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050  
Multimedia Package 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Parking Assist Package 1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 1,000
Heated front seats 580 580        
Premium Package   700        
Parktronic Package   970        
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250  
designo Package         500  
Enhanced Autopilot           5,000
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767 977 977  
Multimedia Package 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046  
Parking Assist Package 1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014  
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670 0
Heated front seats 539 539        
Premium Package   651        
Parktronic Package   902        
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093  
designo Package         465  
Enhanced Autopilot           0
Options (change) 9,540 8,220 8,160 7,310 7,810 6,000
Options (change) 8,873 7,645 7,590 6,800 7,265 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $50,785 $53,072 $62,555 $74,405 $82,505 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,137
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel 3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$50,785$53,072$62,555$74,405$82,505$48,700
Adjustments for Features-2,645-2,970-6,020-5,070-6,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,140$50,102$56,535$69,335$76,035$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,962$8,395$21,195$27,895$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel 3
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0$0
AWD  $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware     $1000
Automated lane change     $300
Automated parking system, remote     $200
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225$225 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving     $600
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 $500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200   $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger     $750
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
75 kWh battery pack     $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability     $750
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Range alert     $0
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights     $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 $150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100   $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim    $250 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450$450  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,870$9,195$12,245$11,295$12,695$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$2,970$6,020$5,070$6,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,464-2,750-5,605-4,720-6,0230

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in113.2 in
Length184.5 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.8 in
Height56.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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