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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: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $11,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel 3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,800 $48,300 $62,900 $98,400 $49,000
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Premium 1 Package 4,030 4,030      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800 1,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720   1,000
Proximity key 650 650      
designo Package     4,200    
Synthetic suede headliner       1,920  
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000
Lighting Package 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Premium 1 Package 3,748 3,748      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,744 1,814  
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670   0
Proximity key 605 605      
designo Package     3,906    
Synthetic suede headliner       1,786  
Enhanced Autopilot         0
Options (change) 10,560 10,560 10,080 3,870 6,000
Options (change) 9,822 9,822 9,515 3,600 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $61,285 $59,785 $73,905 $103,195 $48,700

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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: $10,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,963
Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel 3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4 D302hp V6329hp V6518hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8830, 14830, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$61,285$59,785$73,905$103,195$48,700
Adjustments for Features-2,575-875-6,225-9,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,710$58,910$67,680$93,870$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$8,970$35,160$0

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

Model Year20152015201520152017
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel 3
TrimML250 BlueTECML350ML400ML63 AMGBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000
Automated lane change    $300
Automated parking system, remote    $200
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row   $75 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving    $600
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 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia$0$0$0  
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia$0$0$0  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
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 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer   $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
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 door panel trim  $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,600$8,900$14,250$17,350$8,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$875$6,225$9,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,398-815-5,807-8,6780

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

Model Year20152017
ModelM-ClassModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in113.2 in
Length189.1 in184.8 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height70.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML250 BlueTEC

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested34016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested172584%
Total Not Requested34016%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested125069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML400

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested105075%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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