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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: $68,775

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $26,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $58,930 $99,000
Lighting Package 1,290  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Lane departure warning 850  
Proximity key 650  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Lighting Package 1,200  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Lane departure warning 791  
Proximity key 605  
Wood trim 0  
Panoramic sunroof   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 7,270 3,000
Options (change) 6,762 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $68,775 $95,700

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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 Performance / P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70,064
Model Year20122019
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine451hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$68,775$95,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,775$89,955

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

Model Year20122019
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGPerformance / P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$11,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0378

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

Model Year20122019
ModelC-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.7 in116.5 in
Length180.7 in196.0 in
Width69.7 in77.3 in
Height56.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,924 lb.4,960 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 Room55.0 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 C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90077%
Total Not Requested26523%

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