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

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

Lowest Total Price: $56,735

Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320   
Difference: $14,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920202020
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel SModel S
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,600 $55,800 $90,100 $74,990 $94,990
Premium II Package 6,600 6,600      
Lighting Package 950 950      
Heating Package 1,390 1,390      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720   1,000 1,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,600 1,600      
Heated second row seats     610    
Panoramic sunroof       2,000 2,000
Premium II Package 6,138 6,138      
Lighting Package 884 884      
Heating Package 1,293 1,293      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,488 1,488      
Heated second row seats     567    
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Options (change) 11,260 11,260 610 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 10,473 10,473 567 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $56,735 $67,935 $91,585 $71,690 $91,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,970
Model Year20092009200920202020
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel SModel S
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6382hp V8503hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT7T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12440, 12440, 12200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/40-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$56,735$67,935$91,585$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,050-4,175-1,775-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,735$65,885$87,410$69,915$88,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,150$30,675$0$19,035

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

Model Year20092009200920202020
ModelM-ClassM-ClassM-ClassModel SModel S
TrimML350 / ML320ML550ML63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  $100
Power charge port door   $25$25
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rear air vents$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Running boards $350$350  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0
Range alert   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75 $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   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,625$9,675$11,800$9,400$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,050$4,175$1,775$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,908-3,886156188

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

Model Year20092020
ModelM-ClassModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in116.5 in
Length188.5 in196.0 in
Width75.2 in77.3 in
Height70.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.4 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.4 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 / ML320

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested76519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
iPod integration100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested76519%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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