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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: $60,315

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $14,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimR3507070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,300 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Premium 2 Package 5,950                
Obstacle detection, rear 790                
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 870 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Panoramic sunroof 1,070 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated front seats 740                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Third-row 2-person bench   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Wood trim   750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Premium 2 Package 5,534                
Obstacle detection, rear 735                
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 809 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 995 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats 688                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 10,140 11,250 11,250 11,250 11,250 12,250 11,250 11,250 12,250
Options (change) 9,431 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $60,315 $74,950 $79,950 $84,950 $89,950 $110,950 $87,950 $92,950 $113,950

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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 70
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,017
Model Year201020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimR3507070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$60,315$74,950$79,950$84,950$89,950$110,950$87,950$92,950$113,950
Adjustments for Features-4700-1,7250-1,725-2,1000-1,725-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,845$74,950$78,225$84,950$88,225$108,850$87,950$91,225$111,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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

Model Year201020162016201620162016201620162016
ModelR-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimR3507070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700 $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0 $0  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100        
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Power liftgate$350        
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15        
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0        
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50        
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0        
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300        
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500        
Temporary spare tire$150        
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175        
Residual heat$50        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Body kit$0        
Bodyside moldings$75        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Rear bumper protector$40        
Rear spoiler$200        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325        
DVD-compatible player$0        
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100        
Media drive$15        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25        
Traffic information$25        
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25        
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0        
Fog light, rear$100        
Fog lights$125        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75        
Manual recliner, second row seats$75        
Manual recliner, third row seats$125        
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50        
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0        
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$6,645$6,175$7,900$6,175$7,900$8,275$6,175$7,900$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$470$0$1,725$0$1,725$2,100$0$1,725$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-438013601211190117116

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

Model Year20102016
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.4,609 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

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive, large15No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
SD Card slot25No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested235072%
Total Not Requested91528%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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