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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,700 Tesla Model 3 | ||||||
| Difference: $50,755 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model 3 |
| Trim | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $91,000 | $93,650 | $138,000 | $158,050 | $209,000 | $49,000 |
| Premium 2 Package | 3,630 | 3,630 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,950 | 2,950 | 2,950 | |||
| Enhanced Autopilot | 5,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | |||||
| Premium 2 Package | 3,376 | 3,376 | ||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,744 | 2,744 | 2,744 | |||
| Enhanced Autopilot | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 6,580 | 6,580 | 2,950 | 0 | 0 | 6,000 |
| Options (change) | 6,120 | 6,120 | 2,744 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 2,600 | 2,100 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $99,455 | $102,105 | $142,825 | $161,525 | $211,975 | $48,700 |
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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: $45,210 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93,761 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model 3 |
| Trim | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 275hp V6 H | 382hp V8 | 536hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 621hp V12 | 258hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T7 | T7 | T5 | T5 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 1200, 15 | 1200, 15 | ?, ? |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 255/45-19 | 255/35-20 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $99,455 | $102,105 | $142,825 | $161,525 | $211,975 | $48,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,545 | -5,645 | -9,495 | -14,370 | -14,370 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $93,910 | $96,460 | $133,330 | $147,155 | $197,605 | $48,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,550 | $39,420 | $53,245 | $103,695 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model 3 |
| Trim | S400 HYBRID | S550 | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | |||||
| Automated lane change | $300 | |||||
| Automated parking system, remote | $200 | |||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Remote app | $25 | |||||
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | |||||
| Semi-autonomous driving | $600 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||||
| Lane departure prevention | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | |||||
| 75 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | $900 | |||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| App support | $0 | |||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Range alert | $0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | |||||
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power seat belt height adjusters, front row | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $13,295 | $13,395 | $17,245 | $22,120 | $22,120 | $7,750 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,545 | $5,645 | $9,495 | $14,370 | $14,370 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,164 | -5,257 | -8,839 | -13,386 | -13,378 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model 3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Model | S-Class | Model 3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,456 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.4 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400 HYBRID
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Premium 2 Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Rearview camera | 200 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Parking guidance system - passive | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 43% |
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S63 AMG
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Lane departure prevention system | 150 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 1450 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 19% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3
| Enhanced Autopilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system, remote | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2450 | 92% |
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