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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: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $59,340

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelS-ClassModel 3
TrimS550Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,900 $49,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,450  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 950  
Power rear seats 1,515  
Driver Assistance Package 2,800  
Premium 1 Package 4,500  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 4,139  
Wood trim, expanded coverage 884  
Power rear seats 1,409  
Driver Assistance Package 2,604  
Premium 1 Package 4,185  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 14,215 6,000
Options (change) 13,221 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $108,040 $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: $49,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $97,528
Model Year20142017
ModelS-ClassModel 3
TrimS550Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$108,040$48,700
Adjustments for Features-10,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,030$48,700

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

Model Year20142017
ModelS-ClassModel 3
TrimS550Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,985$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,3150

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

Model Year20142017
ModelS-ClassModel 3
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in113.2 in
Length206.5 in184.8 in
Width74.8 in72.8 in
Height58.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Power rear seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Proximity key250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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