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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $17,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassModel 3
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,150 $72,400 $49,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 1,000
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 850    
Premium 3 Package 11,250    
Wood trim   0  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 791    
Premium 3 Package 10,463    
Wood trim   0  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 12,820 720 6,000
Options (change) 11,924 670 0
Destination 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $65,895 $74,045 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,905
Model Year201720172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassModel 3
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4396hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$65,895$74,045$48,700
Adjustments for Features-5,095-5,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,800$68,250$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,450$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201720172017
ModelE-ClassE-ClassModel 3
TrimE300AMG E43Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 $1000
Automated lane change$300 $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Cruise control $150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Active safety seat bolsters$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
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 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200  
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Chronometer $100 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000 $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
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 
Rapid-heating front seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,670$13,370$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,095$5,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,744-5,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz E-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172017
ModelE-ClassModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.7 in113.2 in
Length193.8 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height57.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,793 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras500Yes
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Power decklid350No
LED headlights250Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Adaptive headlights200No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested430054%
Total Not Requested367546%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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