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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: $79,890

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $46,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimAMG C63P90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $65,200 $108,000
Premium 4 Package 5,700  
designo Package 3,100  
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 1,000
Panoramic sunroof 1,480 1,500
Carbon fiber trim 975 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   10,000
Satellite radio   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
Premium 4 Package 5,301  
designo Package 2,883  
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,376 0
Carbon fiber trim 907 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   0
Satellite radio   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 13,765 25,000
Options (change) 12,802 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $79,890 $126,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,876
Model Year20172016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimAMG C63P90D
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$79,890$126,700
Adjustments for Features-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,045$126,700

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

Model Year20172016
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimAMG C63P90D
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
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 detection for collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
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 
Fragrance atomizer$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
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 passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Chronometer$100 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
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$10,145$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7870

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

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,782 lb.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 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 AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50Yes
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested265061%
Total Not Requested171539%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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 headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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