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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: $41,760

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan   
Difference: $34,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $33,300 $36,900 $69,900 $93,400
Premium II Package 2,750 2,750 1,350    
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950 2,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 750 750
iPod integration 375 375 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 2,500 2,500
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Satellite radio       0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       2,500 2,500
Fog lights       500 500
Wood trim       650 650
Front sport buckets       2,500 2,500
Premium II Package 2,558 2,558 1,256    
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744 2,744    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 660 0 0
iPod integration 349 349 349    
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442 1,442    
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 930 0 0
Tech Package       0 0
Satellite radio       0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       0 0
Fog lights       0 0
Wood trim       0 0
Front sport buckets       0 0
Options (change) 9,335 9,335 7,935 13,150 13,150
Options (change) 8,683 8,683 7,381 0 0
Destination 825 825 825 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $41,760 $43,460 $45,660 $76,720 $100,220

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,054
Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6228hp V6268hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$41,760$43,460$45,660$76,720$100,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-1,450-2,090-4,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$42,285$44,210$74,630$96,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$2,450$0$21,475

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

Model Year20082008200820142014
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC300 Sport SedanC300 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
High-performance inverter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0
Total Value of Features$2,995$4,170$4,445$5,085$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$1,450$2,090$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,094-1,350172260

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

Model Year20082014
ModelC-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in116.5 in
Length182.3 in196.0 in
Width69.7 in77.3 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury Sedan

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested175077%
Total Not Requested52523%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

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

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested80060%
Total Not Requested52540%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested59038%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested97551%
Total Not Requested92549%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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