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

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

Lowest Total Price: $70,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $21,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,750 $139,900 $181,500 $67,400 $92,400
iPod integration 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750        
Panoramic sunroof 1,000   1,000 1,500 1,500
Proximity key 1,100        
Power trunk closer 500        
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather       1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 750
Wood trim       0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,500  
iPod integration 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698        
Panoramic sunroof 930   930 0 0
Proximity key 1,023        
Power trunk closer 465        
Tech Package       0 0
Nappa Leather       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Wood trim       0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       0  
Options (change) 3,775 425 1,425 9,000 6,000
Options (change) 3,511 395 1,325 0 0
Destination 775 775 775 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 2,600 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $91,300 $144,100 $186,300 $70,070 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,352
Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12604hp V12302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T5T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/45-18255/35-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$91,300$144,100$186,300$70,070$92,070
Adjustments for Features-2,160-11,760-9,9350-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,140$132,340$176,365$70,070$91,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$43,200$87,225$0$21,100

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

Model Year20072007200720122012
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S600S65 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850   
Cruise control$150 $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100   
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 $0  
Forward collision warning $200   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Night vision $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
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  
Rear air vents$100  $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$750
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
High-performance inverter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio $200$200  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer  $100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300  
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
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  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,745$17,345$15,520$5,585$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$11,760$9,935$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,012-10,958-9,252062

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

Model Year20072012
ModelS-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in116.5 in
Length205.0 in196.0 in
Width73.7 in77.3 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested43518%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested25014%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested185081%
Total Not Requested43519%

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