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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: $48,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel 3
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,900 $99,900 $147,500 $229,500 $49,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Premium Package 4,500 4,500      
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Premium Package 4,185 4,185      
Enhanced Autopilot         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0
Options (change) 6,750 6,750 2,250 0 6,000
Options (change) 6,278 6,278 2,093 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $97,645 $107,645 $150,745 $232,595 $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: $39,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,091
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel 3
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12258hp E
TransmissionT9T9T9T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$97,645$107,645$150,745$232,595$48,700
Adjustments for Features-9,245-9,445-12,145-22,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,400$98,200$138,600$209,750$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,800$50,200$121,350$0

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel 3
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65Base
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$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$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving    $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Night vision   $1750 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200 
Glass roof panel(s)    $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25 
Range alert    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front row armrests   $100 
Heated second row armrests   $100 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,870$16,070$18,770$29,470$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,245$9,445$12,145$22,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-689-638-249-3040

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

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,732 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 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested152557%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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