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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: $61,755

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55   
Difference: $79,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC55P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,450 $140,000
Xenon HID headlights 790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 1,000
Wood trim 775  
Navigation system 2,210  
Bluetooth cell phone link 765  
Leather seating surfaces   3,300
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,000
Xenon HID headlights 735  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 0
Wood trim 721  
Navigation system 2,055  
Bluetooth cell phone link 711  
Leather seating surfaces   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,230 7,300
Options (change) 4,864 0
Destination 775 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $61,755 $141,000

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,534
Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC55P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$61,755$141,000
Adjustments for Features0-7,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,755$133,305

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

Model Year20062017
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC55P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
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
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
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
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,105$12,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0344

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

Model Year20062017
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.4,960 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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