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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: $78,555

Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63   
Difference: $61,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimAMG C63P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,100 $137,000
Multimedia Package 2,200  
Parking Assist Package 1,090  
Advanced Lighting Package 1,050  
Driver Assistance Package 2,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Wheels, dark finish 2,450 1,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 700 0
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Multimedia Package 2,046  
Parking Assist Package 1,014  
Advanced Lighting Package 977  
Driver Assistance Package 2,093  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Wheels, dark finish 2,279 0
Panoramic sunroof 930 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 651 0
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Options (change) 11,460 9,500
Options (change) 10,660 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $78,555 $140,200

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $79,364
Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimAMG C63P100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine469hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$78,555$140,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,555$138,780

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassModel S
TrimAMG C63P100D
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
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
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 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
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
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Suggestive steering$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,705$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments064

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

Model Year20182018
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.4,960 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
LED headlights250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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