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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: $66,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassModel S
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,600 $36,900 $105,000
Premium II Package 2,750 1,350  
Multimedia Package 2,950 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 1,000
iPod integration 375 375  
Leather seating surfaces 1,550 1,550  
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,500
Satellite radio     0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500
Wood trim     750
Front sport buckets     2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     1,000
Premium II Package 2,558 1,256  
Multimedia Package 2,744 2,744  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 660 0
iPod integration 349 349  
Leather seating surfaces 1,442 1,442  
Panoramic sunroof 930 930 0
Satellite radio     0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0
Wood trim     0
Front sport buckets     0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 9,335 7,935 9,250
Options (change) 8,683 7,381 0
Destination 825 825 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,760 $45,660 $107,950

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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 P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,800
Model Year200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassModel S
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine228hp V6268hp V6463hp E
TransmissionM6T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$41,760$45,660$107,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-6,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,760$44,210$101,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,450$0

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

Model Year200820082015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassModel S
TrimC300 Sport SedanC350 Sport SedanP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist$50$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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
SD Card slot$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,945$4,395$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,350396

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

Model Year20082015
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.4,609 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
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 P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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