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

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

Lowest Total Price: $67,145

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550   
Difference: $11,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelE-ClassModel SModel S
TrimE550BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,300 $69,900 $89,900
Premium 1 Package 4,400    
Rear Seat Package 430    
Premium 2 Package 2,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 950 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 2,500 2,500
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Satellite radio   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
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
Premium 1 Package 4,092    
Rear Seat Package 400    
Premium 2 Package 2,232    
Obstacle detection, rear 884 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 995 0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   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) 9,970 15,400 15,400
Options (change) 9,272 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $67,145 $78,970 $98,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,337
Model Year201020132013
ModelE-ClassModel SModel S
TrimE550BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$67,145$78,970$98,970
Adjustments for Features-2,6850-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,460$78,970$97,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,925

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

Model Year201020132013
ModelE-ClassModel SModel S
TrimE550BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,895$3,210$4,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,499069

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

Model Year20102013
ModelE-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.1 in116.5 in
Length191.7 in196.0 in
Width73.0 in77.3 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,826 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.963.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested91535%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power decklid350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested137572%
Total Not Requested52528%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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