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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: $69,285

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400   
Difference: $2,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassModel SModel S
TrimE400BasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,050 $67,400 $92,400
Luxury Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750 750
Panoramic sunroof 1,000 1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,900 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,620    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Third-row 2-person bench   1,500 1,500
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   0  
Luxury Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 930 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,767 0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,507    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 5,240 10,750 7,750
Options (change) 4,874 0 0
Destination 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $69,285 $71,820 $93,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66,390
Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassModel SModel S
TrimE400BasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine329hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT9A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$69,285$71,820$93,820
Adjustments for Features-4,7750-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,510$71,820$92,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,025

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

Model Year201820122012
ModelE-ClassModel SModel S
TrimE400BasePerformance
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start via app$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Tires, run-flat$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
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
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,445$3,670$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,775$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,446066

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

Model Year20182012
ModelE-ClassModel S
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.7 in116.5 in
Length194.2 in196.0 in
Width73.7 in77.3 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,300 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.3 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested198580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested178578%
Total Not Requested50022%

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