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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: $56,782

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $19,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC350eBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,900 $69,900 $93,400
Multimedia Package 2,200    
Premium Package 700    
Blind spot warning system 550    
designo Package 3,800    
Heated front seats 580    
Parktronic Package 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 2,500 2,500
Power trunk closer 250    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 310    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 850    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Wood trim   650 650
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,250 2,250
Multimedia Package 2,046    
Premium Package 651    
Blind spot warning system 512    
designo Package 3,534    
Heated front seats 539    
Parktronic Package 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 930 0 0
Power trunk closer 233    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 288    
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only 791    
Tech Package   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0
Options (change) 11,930 12,900 12,900
Options (change) 11,096 0 0
Destination 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -4,043 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $56,782 $76,470 $99,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,998
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,933
Model Year201820142014
ModelC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC350eBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I4 PiH302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$56,782$76,470$99,970
Adjustments for Features-4,3100-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,472$76,470$97,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,475

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

Model Year201820142014
ModelC-ClassModel SModel S
TrimC350eBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Eco accelerator$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$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  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$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 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Tachometer$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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Suggestive steering$0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,670$3,360$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,310$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9920128

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

Model Year20182014
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 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 C350e

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested117562%
Total Not Requested72538%

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested117562%
Total Not Requested72538%

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