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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,980

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $31,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC55Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,450 $92,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 750
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Navigation system 2,210  
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Tech Package   3,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Navigation system 2,055  
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Tech Package   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 4,455 6,000
Options (change) 4,143 0
Destination 775 1,170
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $60,980 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,932
Model Year20062012
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC55Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V8416hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$60,980$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,980$88,365

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

Model Year20062012
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC55Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,330$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0255

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S features.

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

Model Year20062012
ModelC-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in116.5 in
Length178.4 in196.0 in
Width68.0 in77.3 in
Height55.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,540 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.263.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested145063%
Total Not Requested83537%

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