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

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

Lowest Total Price: $60,605

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $22,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350R500BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,000 $55,500 $69,900 $93,400
Comfort Package 1,350 625    
Lighting Package 890 890    
Trim Package 1,750 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 750 750
Satellite radio 500 500 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,400 1,200 2,250 2,250
Panoramic sunroof 2,390 2,390 2,500 2,500
Front sport buckets 400   2,500 2,500
Heated second row seats 1,190 690    
Power liftgate 520 520    
Proximity key   1,080    
Subzero Weather Package     750 750
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Third-row 2-person bench     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Fog lights     500 500
Wood trim     650 650
Comfort Package 1,256 581    
Lighting Package 828 828    
Trim Package 1,628 1,116    
Obstacle detection, rear 698 698 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 642 642 0 0
Satellite radio 465 465 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,302 1,116 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 2,223 2,223 0 0
Front sport buckets 372   0 0
Heated second row seats 1,107 642    
Power liftgate 484 484    
Proximity key   1,004    
Subzero Weather Package     0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 11,830 10,535 19,400 19,400
Options (change) 11,005 9,799 0 0
Destination 775 775 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $60,605 $66,810 $82,970 $106,470

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,675
Model Year2006200620142014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350R500BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 880, 8580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$60,605$66,810$82,970$106,470
Adjustments for Features-1,155-1,8800-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,450$64,930$82,970$105,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,480$0$22,200

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

Model Year2006200620142014
ModelR-ClassR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350R500BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, remote $200  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player $50  
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,205$6,930$5,050$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$1,880$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,075-1,751077

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

Model Year20062014
ModelR-ClassModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in116.5 in
Length203.0 in196.0 in
Width75.7 in77.3 in
Height65.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,842 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom39.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested67570%
Total Not Requested29030%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R500

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested37573%
Total Not Requested14027%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%
Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested112559%
Total Not Requested77541%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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