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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: $61,510

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $17,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,240 $69,900 $89,900
Premium 2 Package 6,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 800 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750 750
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Heated front seats 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 2,500 2,500
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Third-row 2-person bench   2,500 2,500
Satellite radio   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Cargo cover   250 250
Wood trim   650 650
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,250 2,250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     1,500
Premium 2 Package 5,627    
Obstacle detection, rear 744 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Heated front seats 698    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Wood trim   0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 10,395 15,650 17,150
Options (change) 9,669 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $61,510 $79,220 $100,720

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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: $20,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,198
Model Year201120132013
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$61,510$79,220$100,720
Adjustments for Features-2,3850-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,125$79,220$99,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,125

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

Model Year201120132013
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350BasePerformance
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 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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags$300  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Climate Control 
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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
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 changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Metal pedals  $75
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 leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,770$4,385$5,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,213086

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

Model Year20112013
ModelR-ClassModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in116.5 in
Length203.0 in196.0 in
Width77.1 in77.3 in
Height65.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,950 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 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
15.2 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
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
Total Requested265081%
Total Not Requested61519%

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested177593%
Total Not Requested1257%
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 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested177593%
Total Not Requested1257%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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