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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: $48,010

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport   
Difference: $20,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $36,250 $39,400 $39,850 $42,100 $67,400 $92,400
Multimedia Package 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860 2,860    
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,500 1,500
Wood trim 325   325   0 0  
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650    
Tech Package           3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather           1,500  
Multimedia Package 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660    
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628    
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 1,014 0 0
Wood trim 302   302   0 0  
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605    
Tech Package           0 0
Nappa Leather           0  
Options (change) 11,285 10,960 11,285 10,960 8,460 7,500 6,000
Options (change) 10,496 10,194 10,496 10,194 7,869 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $48,010 $48,135 $51,610 $51,735 $51,485 $68,570 $92,070

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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: $21,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,011
Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4201hp I4248hp V6248hp V6302hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$48,010$48,135$51,610$51,735$51,485$68,570$92,070
Adjustments for Features-1,110-1,035-2,960-2,885-1,4600-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,900$47,100$48,650$48,850$50,025$68,570$90,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,750$1,950$3,125$0$21,525

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

Model Year2014201420142014201420122012
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic     $800$800
RWD$0$0  $0$0$0
AWD  $1700$1700   
Accessories 
Power liftgate     $350$350
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  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Rollover sensor     $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
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  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger     $750$750
60 kWh battery pack     $0 
85 kWh battery pack      $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$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$25$25  
Rear spoiler    $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel 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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver     $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Upholstered instrument panel     $300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0  
Total Value of Features$4,630$4,555$6,480$6,405$4,980$3,520$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,110$1,035$2,960$2,885$1,460$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,034-964-2,757-2,687-1,3600136

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

Model Year20142012
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.4,648 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested106581%
Total Not Requested25019%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested188576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested168574%
Total Not Requested60026%

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