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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: $51,590

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $58,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel S
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,350 $38,950 $41,400 $105,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950 2,950  
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970  
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Proximity key 650 650 650  
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,500
Wood trim 325 325 0 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features       2,500
Satellite radio       0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       2,500
Front sport buckets       2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744 2,744  
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902  
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Rear spoiler 279 279    
Proximity key 605 605 605  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 0
Wood trim 302 302 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 0
Autopilot Convenience Features       0
Satellite radio       0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       0
Front sport buckets       0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 15,335 15,335 12,210 11,750
Options (change) 14,263 14,263 11,357 0
Destination 905 905 905 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,590 $55,190 $54,515 $110,450

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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: $55,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,136
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel S
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4248hp V6302hp V6463hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$51,590$55,190$54,515$110,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,850-150-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,590$53,340$54,365$106,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$2,775$0

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

Model Year2013201320132015
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel S
TrimC250 SportC300 SportC350 SportP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Automated lane change   $300
Automated parking system, remote   $200
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250 
Power charge port door   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Semi-autonomous driving   $600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
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
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
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
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$5,570$7,420$5,720$9,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,850$150$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,723-140208

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

Model Year20132015
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 Weight3,429 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 Room55.0 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 C250 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105080%
Total Not Requested26520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105080%
Total Not Requested26520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested165083%
Total Not Requested35017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested105080%
Total Not Requested26520%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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