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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: $49,280 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport | |||||
| Difference: $27,440 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $35,800 | $39,400 | $42,100 | $69,900 | $93,400 |
| Leather Package | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,860 | 2,860 | 2,860 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,390 | 1,390 | 1,390 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 970 | 970 | 970 | 500 | 500 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 720 | 720 | 720 | 750 | 750 |
| Wood trim | 325 | 325 | 0 | 650 | 650 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,090 | 1,090 | 1,090 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Proximity key | 650 | 650 | 650 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 300 | 300 | |||
| Tech Package | 3,750 | 3,750 | |||
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | 2,500 | |||
| Leather Package | 1,628 | 1,628 | 1,628 | ||
| Premium 1 Package | 2,325 | 2,325 | |||
| Multimedia Package | 2,660 | 2,660 | 2,660 | ||
| Lighting Package | 1,293 | 1,293 | 1,293 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 902 | 902 | 902 | 0 | 0 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 669 | 669 | 669 | 0 | 0 |
| Wood trim | 302 | 302 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,014 | 1,014 | 1,014 | 0 | 0 |
| Proximity key | 605 | 605 | 605 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 279 | 279 | |||
| Tech Package | 0 | 0 | |||
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | |||
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | 0 | 0 | |||
| Front sport buckets | 0 | 0 | |||
| Options (change) | 12,555 | 12,555 | 9,430 | 13,150 | 13,150 |
| Options (change) | 11,677 | 11,677 | 8,771 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 925 | 925 | 925 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $49,280 | $52,880 | $52,455 | $76,720 | $100,220 |
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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 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,850 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,913 | |||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 201hp I4 | 248hp V6 | 302hp V6 | 302hp E | 416hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 450, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $49,280 | $52,880 | $52,455 | $76,720 | $100,220 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,410 | -3,260 | -1,560 | 0 | -2,025 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $47,870 | $49,620 | $50,895 | $76,720 | $98,195 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,750 | $3,025 | $0 | $21,475 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
| Model | C-Class | C-Class | C-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | C250 Sport | C300 Sport | C350 Sport | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | ||||
| Accessories | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Cargo Management | |||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | |||
| Climate Control | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | |||
| 60 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| 85 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | |||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | $1000 | ||||
| High-performance inverter | $0 | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| 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 headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| 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 | $250 | |||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | |||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | |||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| 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 | $300 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - mechanical | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Tires, high-efficiency (optional) | $0 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $4,595 | $6,445 | $4,745 | $3,185 | $5,210 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,410 | $3,260 | $1,560 | $0 | $2,025 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,313 | -3,036 | -1,453 | 0 | 128 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| 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. | 4,648 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
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 20% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
| 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% |
| 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 |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 26% |
| Multimedia Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 20% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport
| 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? |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| SD Card slot | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1050 | 80% |
| Total Not Requested | 265 | 20% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 28% |
| 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% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 400 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| 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% |
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 72% |
| Total Not Requested | 525 | 28% |
| 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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