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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: $16,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassModel 3
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400 $49,000
Premium 3 Package 9,500 9,500 6,500 3,600  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 1,000
Wood trim     0 0  
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000
Premium 3 Package 8,835 8,835 6,045 3,348  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display 651 651      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 0
Wood trim     0 0  
Enhanced Autopilot         0
Options (change) 10,920 10,920 7,220 4,320 6,000
Options (change) 10,156 10,156 6,715 4,018 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $64,865 $70,815 $79,815 $109,715 $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: $11,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,091
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassModel 3
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT9T9T9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$64,865$70,815$79,815$109,715$48,700
Adjustments for Features-4,945-6,645-9,320-10,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,920$64,170$70,495$99,245$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,250$10,575$39,325$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-ClassModel 3
TrimE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0   $0
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
Accessories 
Automated parking system, remote    $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving    $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Active safety seat bolsters$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras$500$500$500$500 
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver$0$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Drift mode   $0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera    $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Raised top speed limiter   $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
Range alert    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Boost gauge  $75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,170$10,870$13,545$14,695$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,945$6,645$9,320$10,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,604-6,186-8,676-9,7440

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,035 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
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested380054%
Total Not Requested317546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested380054%
Total Not Requested317546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested220055%
Total Not Requested177545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested220055%
Total Not Requested177545%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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