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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: $90,540

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG   
Difference: $3,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelR-ClassModel S
TrimR63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $87,400 $92,400
Lighting Package 900  
iPod integration 365  
Proximity key 1,100  
Tech Package   3,750
Third-row 2-person bench   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Cargo cover   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Lighting Package 837  
iPod integration 339  
Proximity key 1,023  
Tech Package   0
Third-row 2-person bench   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Cargo cover   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 2,365 7,750
Options (change) 2,199 0
Destination 775 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $90,540 $93,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,589
Model Year20072012
ModelR-ClassModel S
TrimR63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine503hp V8416hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/16 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20245/35-21
Total Price$90,540$93,820
Adjustments for Features-3,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,820$93,820

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

Model Year20072012
ModelR-ClassModel S
TrimR63 AMGPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,705$4,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9970

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Tesla Model S features.

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

Model Year20072012
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 Weight5,061 lb.4,647 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz R-Class vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz R-Class R63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested67577%
Total Not Requested20023%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested210092%
Total Not Requested1858%

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