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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: $70,320

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $27,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelM-ClassModel SModel S
TrimML63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $96,100 $67,400 $92,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,500 1,500
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0  
Options (change) 1,090 9,250 6,250
Options (change) 1,014 0 0
Destination 905 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $98,095 $70,320 $92,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,860
Model Year201320122012
ModelM-ClassModel SModel S
TrimML63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$98,095$70,320$92,320
Adjustments for Features-9,4150-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,680$70,320$91,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,025

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

Model Year201320122012
ModelM-ClassModel SModel S
TrimML63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper$175  
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 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Chronometer$100  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,435$3,020$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,415$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,762067

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

Model Year20132012
ModelM-ClassModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.8 in116.5 in
Length189.1 in196.0 in
Width75.2 in77.3 in
Height70.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
36.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested223590%
Total Not Requested25010%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested203589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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