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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: $60,750

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320   
Difference: $11,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350 / R320BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,100 $67,400 $92,400
Premium III Package 11,250    
Lighting Package 910    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 750 750
iPod integration 375    
Proximity key 1,110    
Voice control for nav and audio 510    
Heated front seats 710    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Third-row 2-person bench   1,500 1,500
Cargo cover   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   1,500  
Premium III Package 10,462    
Lighting Package 846    
Full Leather Seating Package 2,046    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 660 0 0
iPod integration 349    
Proximity key 1,032    
Voice control for nav and audio 474    
Heated front seats 660    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0  
Options (change) 17,775 10,750 7,750
Options (change) 16,529 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $60,750 $71,820 $93,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350 / R320
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,410
Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350 / R320BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$60,750$71,820$93,820
Adjustments for Features-3,7350-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,015$71,820$92,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,025

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

Model Year200820122012
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350 / R320BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Remote app $25$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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$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$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  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,795$4,060$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,477066

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

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,830 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 / R320

Premium III Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable650Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Cargo net40No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heat-reflective glass0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Navigation system600Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate300Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Power flip-out rear side windows125No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested400058%
Total Not Requested294042%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Full Leather Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested240097%
Total Not Requested853%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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 audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested220096%
Total Not Requested854%

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