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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: $39,700

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $41,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel SModel S
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,650 $33,400 $38,000 $38,600 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Sunroof Package 1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Power driver seat 600 600          
Entertainment Package 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460      
Xenon HID headlights 790 790 790 790      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690 690 1,000 1,000 1,000
Folding second row seats 290 290 290 290      
Bluetooth cell phone link 765 765 765 765      
Heated front seats 680 680 680 680      
Navigation system 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210      
Panoramic sunroof         2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof Package 1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665      
Power driver seat 558 558          
Entertainment Package 1,358 1,358 1,358 1,358      
Xenon HID headlights 735 735 735 735      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 642 642 0 0 0
Folding second row seats 270 270 270 270      
Bluetooth cell phone link 711 711 711 711      
Heated front seats 633 633 633 633      
Navigation system 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055      
Panoramic sunroof         0 0 0
Options (change) 9,275 9,275 8,675 8,675 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 8,627 8,627 8,069 8,069 0 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 775 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,700 $43,450 $47,450 $48,050 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,810
Model Year2007200720072007201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel SModel S
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6T7M6T7A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12320, 12320, 12200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,700$43,450$47,450$48,050$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,225-300-1,525-8,270-9,020-9,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,700$42,225$47,150$46,525$73,230$91,980$123,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$0$18,750$50,560

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

Model Year2007200720072007201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel SModel S
TrimC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury Sedan75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200   
1-speed automatic    $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power charge port door    $25$25$25
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50   
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor    $75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40$40
Cargo net    $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter      $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer      $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits    $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack    $0  
DC quick-charging capability    $750$750$750
High amperage charger     $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25    
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0$0
App support    $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle      $0
HD radio    $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years    $0$0$0
Range alert    $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  $200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  $250
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300$300
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0    
Total Value of Features$3,855$5,080$4,155$5,380$12,125$12,875$13,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225$300$1,525$8,270$9,020$9,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,141-279-1,420639563467

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

Model Year20072018
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 Weight3,406 lb.4,609 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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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested45090%
Total Not Requested5010%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140086%
Total Not Requested22514%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

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