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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $47,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel 3
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $49,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,120      
Rearview camera 750      
iPod integration 425 425 425  
Proximity key 1,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,042      
Rearview camera 698      
iPod integration 395 395 395  
Proximity key 1,023      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0
Options (change) 3,395 425 425 1,000
Options (change) 3,158 395 395 0
Destination 775 775 775 1,200
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 -7,500
Total Price $90,920 $144,100 $185,300 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,029
Model Year2007200720072018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel 3
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12258hp E
TransmissionT7T5T5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$90,920$144,100$185,300$43,700
Adjustments for Features-3,170-12,970-10,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,750$131,130$174,455$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,380$86,705$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2007200720072018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel 3
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBase
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50   
Power trunk closer $350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 $0 
Forward collision warning $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Night vision $1750$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Sunroof$900 $900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio $200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200  
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Massage, second row seats $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,345$19,145$17,020$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$12,970$10,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,952-12,086-10,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20072018
ModelS-ClassModel 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.2 in
Length205.0 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height58.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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