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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: $115,950

Tesla Model S P85D   
Difference: $35,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelS-ClassModel S
TrimS600P85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $147,450 $105,000
iPod integration 425  
Subzero Weather Package   1,000
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Autopilot Convenience Features   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Wood trim   750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
iPod integration 395  
Subzero Weather Package   0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Autopilot Convenience Features   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Wood trim   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 425 17,250
Options (change) 395 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 3,000 -7,500
Total Price $151,750 $115,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $143,664
Model Year20092015
ModelS-ClassModel S
TrimS600P85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine510hp V12463hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/17 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$151,750$115,950
Adjustments for Features-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$147,420$115,950

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

Model Year20092015
ModelS-ClassModel S
TrimS600P85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power charge port door $25
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision$1750 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Chronometer$100 
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$15,340$11,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0350

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

Model Year20092015
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 Weight4,895 lb.4,938 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 P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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