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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $70,070 Tesla Model S | |||||
| Difference: $70,975 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $133,550 | $149,700 | $201,150 | $67,400 | $92,400 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,070 | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,550 | 0 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 995 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | 2,372 | 0 | |||
| 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) | 3,620 | 0 | 0 | 9,000 | 6,000 |
| Options (change) | 3,367 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Gas Tax | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $141,045 | $153,575 | $205,025 | $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: $62,040 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,447 | |||||
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 518hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 604hp V12 | 302hp E | 416hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 600, 14 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-20 | 255/45-18 | 255/35-20 | 245/45-19 | 245/35-21 |
| Total Price | $141,045 | $153,575 | $205,025 | $70,070 | $92,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,935 | -15,335 | -15,160 | 0 | -975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $132,110 | $138,240 | $189,865 | $70,070 | $91,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $6,130 | $57,755 | $0 | $21,025 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | 2010 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | S63 AMG | S600 | S65 AMG | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr 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 | |||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||||
| Parking guidance system - passive | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| 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 | $225 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system | $0 | ||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | |||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | |||
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | |||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | $50 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |||
| Rear side airbags | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Infotainment | |||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-Audio-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | |||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | |||
| iPod integration | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Traffic information | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| 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 | $300 | ||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |||
| 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 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 tilt adjuster, second row seats | $150 | $150 | |||
| Power-folding headrests, second row seats | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $14,095 | $20,495 | $20,320 | $5,160 | $6,135 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,935 | $15,335 | $15,160 | $0 | $975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,327 | -14,289 | -14,119 | 0 | 67 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | Model S |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 124.6 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 206.5 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 73.7 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,456 lb. | 4,648 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 23.8 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.8 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 59.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.9 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 38.5 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 58.7 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 59.4 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 42.3 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 | 63.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 435 | 18% |
| Nappa Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 435 | 19% |
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