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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: $76,690

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $20,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820202020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $74,990 $94,990
Premium II Package 2,860          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750          
Panoramic sunroof 1,010 1,010     2,000 2,000
Heated steering wheel 460          
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         1,000 1,000
Premium interior           0
Premium II Package 2,660          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698          
Panoramic sunroof 939 939     0 0
Heated steering wheel 428          
Enhanced Autopilot         0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0 0
Premium interior           0
Options (change) 8,355 4,285 425 425 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 7,770 3,984 395 395 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $96,930 $135,160 $148,500 $198,300 $76,690 $96,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,436
Model Year200820082008200820202020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT7T7T5T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$96,930$135,160$148,500$198,300$76,690$96,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,150-7,900-7,825-1,705-3,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,930$131,010$140,600$190,475$74,985$93,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,080$43,670$93,545$0$18,385

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

Model Year200820082008200820202020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Automated lane change    $300$300
Automated parking system, remote    $200$200
Heated steering wheel$100 $100  $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power charge port door    $25$25
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote app    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Semi-autonomous driving    $600$600
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50
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  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750$750
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits    $200$200
DC quick-charging capability    $750$750
High amperage charger    $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle     $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
In-vehicle Internet    $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years    $0$0
Range alert    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats  $150$150  
Metal pedals $75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
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$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$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
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$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,080$15,230$18,980$18,905$12,785$14,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,150$7,900$7,825$1,705$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,868-7,361-7,288140216

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

Model Year20082020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power decklid300Yes
Total Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30024%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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