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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: $46,285 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury | |||||||
| Difference: $25,405 | |||||||
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| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Long Range Plus | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $34,800 | $35,220 | $38,020 | $38,430 | $40,575 | $74,990 | $94,990 |
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | 2,790 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | 1,290 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 720 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | ||||
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | 850 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | ||||
| Multimedia Package | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | 2,595 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 669 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | ||||
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Lane departure warning | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | 791 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 0 | 0 |
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | 279 | 279 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||||||
| Options (change) | 11,485 | 10,190 | 11,485 | 10,190 | 8,360 | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Options (change) | 10,682 | 9,478 | 10,682 | 9,478 | 7,776 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $47,160 | $46,285 | $50,380 | $49,495 | $49,810 | $71,690 | $91,690 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury | |||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,900 | |||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,943 | |||||||
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Long Range Plus | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 201hp I4 | 228hp V6 | 228hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 534hp E | 778hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 200, 7 | 580, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $47,160 | $46,285 | $50,380 | $49,495 | $49,810 | $71,690 | $91,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | -725 | 0 | -2,425 | -1,700 | -725 | -5,505 | -6,770 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $46,435 | $46,285 | $47,955 | $47,795 | $49,085 | $66,185 | $84,920 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $150 | $0 | $1,670 | $1,510 | $2,800 | $0 | $18,735 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2012 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C250 Luxury | C300 Sport | C300 Luxury | C350 Sport | Long Range Plus | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | |||||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Power charge port door | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | |||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Climate Control | |||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| HEPA interior air filter | $100 | ||||||
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | ||||||
| Engine / Motor | |||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | |||||
| 100 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | |||||
| 400 kWh a year of DC charging credits | $200 | $200 | |||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | $750 | |||||
| High amperage charger | $750 | $750 | |||||
| Exterior | |||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| Center stack smartphone cradle | $0 | ||||||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, seven years | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Range alert | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |||||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $5,395 | $4,670 | $7,095 | $6,370 | $5,395 | $10,175 | $11,440 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $725 | $0 | $2,425 | $1,700 | $725 | $5,505 | $6,770 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -675 | 0 | -2,258 | -1,583 | -675 | 484 | 465 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2012 | 2020 |
| 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. | 4,884 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 | 28.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 62.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| 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% |
| Lighting Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 650 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 28% |
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