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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: $73,450

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $47,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $58,200 $108,000
Multimedia Package 3,350  
Lighting Package 985  
AMG Leather Package 3,030  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Proximity key 1,140  
Rearview camera 460  
Carbon fiber trim 2,590 1,000
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   10,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,000
Multimedia Package 3,115  
Lighting Package 916  
AMG Leather Package 2,818  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Proximity key 1,060  
Rearview camera 428  
Carbon fiber trim 2,409 0
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Front sport buckets   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 12,275 19,500
Options (change) 11,415 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $73,450 $121,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,661
Model Year20112016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine451hp V8532hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$73,450$121,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,450$118,220

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

Model Year20112016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
90 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
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
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,120$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0155

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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 Year20112016
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 Weight3,662 lb.4,938 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Total Requested120046%
Total Not Requested140054%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

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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