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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: $62,535

Mercedes-Benz R-Class R350   
Difference: $13,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,690 $74,990 $94,990
Premium 2 Package 4,400    
Obstacle detection, rear 800    
Xenon HID headlights 985    
Heated steering wheel 225    
Panoramic sunroof 1,090 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000 1,000
Third-row 2-person bench   4,000 4,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Premium 2 Package 4,092    
Obstacle detection, rear 744    
Xenon HID headlights 916    
Heated steering wheel 209    
Panoramic sunroof 1,014 0 0
Heated front seats 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 8,970 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 8,343 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $62,535 $75,690 $95,690

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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 Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,349
Model Year201220202020
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp V6534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 12200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$62,535$75,690$95,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,535$73,635$92,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,735

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

Model Year201220202020
ModelR-ClassModel SModel S
TrimR350Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power charge port door $25$25
Remote app $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
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
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
Cargo net $40$40
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$750
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
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
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  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,870$9,925$11,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0171219

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

Model Year20122020
ModelR-ClassModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase126.6 in116.5 in
Length203.1 in196.0 in
Width77.1 in77.3 in
Height65.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,961 lb.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.2 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.0 ft362.3 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate300Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested170076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

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%

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%

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