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

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

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $12,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel 3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,700 $56,750 $91,050 $49,000
Lighting Package 970 970    
Premium 2 Package 5,950 5,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 790 790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   1,000
Heated front seats 740      
Lighting Package 902 902    
Premium 2 Package 5,534 5,534    
Obstacle detection, rear 735 735    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   0
Heated front seats 688      
Options (change) 9,170 8,430 0 1,000
Options (change) 8,529 7,841 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $55,745 $66,055 $91,925 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,436
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel 3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19295/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$55,745$66,055$91,925$43,700
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,950-7,6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,845$62,105$84,250$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,260$30,405$0

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

Model Year2010201020102018
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel 3
TrimML350ML550ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,100$9,150$12,875$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,950$7,675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,769-3,677-7,1430

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

Model Year20102018
ModelM-ClassModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.7 in113.2 in
Length188.5 in184.8 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height70.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested222565%
Total Not Requested119035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
HD radio50No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Media drive, large15No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
iPod integration100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested222565%
Total Not Requested119035%

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