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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: $53,150

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $25,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC300C350eBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $45,490 $69,900 $89,900
Blind spot warning system 550 550    
Multimedia Package 2,690 2,690    
Parktronic Package 970 970    
Interior Package 2,880 2,880    
Premium 2 Package 2,220 2,220    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 750 750
Wood trim 325 325 650 650
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,190   2,250 2,250
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,480 2,500 2,500
Power trunk closer 250 250    
Luxury Package   325    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Satellite radio     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Blind spot warning system 512 512    
Multimedia Package 2,502 2,502    
Parktronic Package 902 902    
Interior Package 2,678 2,678    
Premium 2 Package 2,065 2,065    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 0 0
Wood trim 302 302 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,107   0 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 1,376 0 0
Power trunk closer 233 233    
Luxury Package   303    
Tech Package     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Options (change) 13,275 12,410 15,400 15,400
Options (change) 12,346 11,542 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $53,150 $54,782 $78,970 $98,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,114
Model Year2016201620132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC300C350eBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$53,150$54,782$78,970$98,970
Adjustments for Features-3,985-4,4100-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$50,372$78,970$97,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,207$0$18,925

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

Model Year2016201620132013
ModelC-ClassC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC300C350eBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator $100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  
6 kWh battery pack $0  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,420$7,845$3,435$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,985$4,410$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,711-4,084069

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

Model Year20162013
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 Weight3,418 lb.4,648 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 C300

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Interior Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested70039%
Total Not Requested110061%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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