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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: $78,575

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG   
Difference: $45,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,900 $108,000
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,690  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
AMG Leather Package 2,590  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Painted brake calipers (optional) 500  
Carbon fiber trim 1,300 1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 1,000
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   10,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500
Satellite radio   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,502  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
AMG Leather Package 2,409  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 465  
Carbon fiber trim 1,209 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 0
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0
Satellite radio   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 13,750 22,000
Options (change) 12,787 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $78,575 $123,700

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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 P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,385
Model Year20152016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8532hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$78,575$123,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,575$122,645

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

Model Year20152016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimC63 AMGP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Power charge port door $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
90 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,970$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055
Value of Feature Adjustments054

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

Model Year20152016
ModelC-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.8 in116.5 in
Length184.5 in196.0 in
Width71.3 in77.3 in
Height56.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,856 lb.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.663.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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