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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: $62,335

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $20,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelR-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimR35070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,240 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Premium 2 Package 6,050        
Obstacle detection, rear 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Xenon HID headlights 985        
Heated front seats 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Heated steering wheel 225        
Blind spot warning system 600        
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Third-row 2-person bench   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Wood trim   750 750 750 750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000
Premium 2 Package 5,627        
Obstacle detection, rear 744        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0 0 0
Xenon HID headlights 916        
Heated front seats 698        
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel 209        
Blind spot warning system 558        
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 11,220 14,250 14,250 14,250 15,250
Options (change) 10,436 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $62,335 $82,950 $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 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,989
Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelR-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimR35070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$62,335$82,950$87,950$92,950$113,950
Adjustments for Features0-3,945-2,220-3,945-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,335$79,005$85,730$89,005$109,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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

Model Year20112015201520152015
ModelR-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimR35070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Power charge port door $25 $25$25
Remote app $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
Brake assist$50    
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175    
Residual heat$50    
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0   
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
DVD-compatible player$0    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100    
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Range alert $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25    
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100    
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25
Tachometer$75    
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
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$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,620$10,565$8,840$10,565$10,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,945$2,220$3,945$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0300159267239

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

Model Year20112015
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.4,609 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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
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
Total Requested265081%
Total Not Requested61519%

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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested49043%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested49043%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested49043%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested49043%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested35017%
Total Not Requested167583%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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