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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,910 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Difference: $59,040 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | P85D |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $38,020 | $40,575 | $105,000 |
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | |
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 1,000 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 750 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,500 |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | ||
| Satellite radio | 0 | |||
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | 2,500 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 1,000 | |||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | ||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | |
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | |
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 0 |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | ||
| Satellite radio | 0 | |||
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | 0 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 0 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 13,235 | 13,235 | 10,110 | 9,250 |
| Options (change) | 12,310 | 12,310 | 9,404 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $48,910 | $52,130 | $51,560 | $107,950 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | ||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,010 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,672 | ||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | P85D |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 463hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 580, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $48,910 | $52,130 | $51,560 | $107,950 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -1,700 | 0 | -3,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,910 | $50,430 | $51,560 | $104,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,520 | $2,650 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | P85D |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power charge port door | $25 | |||
| Remote app | $25 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Forward collision warning | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Cargo mat | $40 | |||
| Cargo net | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $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 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||
| App support | $0 | |||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Range alert | $0 | |||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| 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 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $4,170 | $5,870 | $4,170 | $7,200 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $1,700 | $0 | $3,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -1,583 | 0 | 177 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2012 | 2015 |
| Model | C-Class | Model S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 108.7 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 180.7 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,429 lb. | 4,609 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.1 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 52.3 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.7 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.9 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.9 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.4 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 63.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Premium 1 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| iPod integration | 100 | Yes |
| Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Folding second row seats | 300 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 22% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 44% |
| Leather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, passenger seat | 150 | No |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | No |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 69% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 31% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D
| Front sport buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 58% |
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