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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: $81,870

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $59,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $133,550 $149,700 $201,150 $69,900 $89,900
Carbon fiber trim 2,550   0 800 800
Panoramic sunroof 1,070     2,500 2,500
Subzero Weather Package       750 750
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 750
Satellite radio       0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       2,500 2,500
Fog lights       500 500
Interior ambient lighting       1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces       1,500 1,500
Synthetic suede headliner       1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       2,250 2,250
Carbon fiber trim 2,372   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof 995     0 0
Subzero Weather Package       0 0
Tech Package       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Satellite radio       0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       0 0
Fog lights       0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       0 0
Synthetic suede headliner       0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       0 0
Options (change) 3,620 0 0 18,300 18,300
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 $81,870 $101,870

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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: $51,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $130,952
Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T5T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$141,045$153,575$205,025$81,870$101,870
Adjustments for Features-7,320-13,720-13,5450-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,725$139,855$191,480$81,870$100,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,130$57,755$0$18,925

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

Model Year20102010201020132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS63 AMGS600S65 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 
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  
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 mat   $40$40
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  
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  
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
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$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$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200    
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000  
Wood trim $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  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,605$19,005$18,830$5,285$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,320$13,720$13,545$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,822-12,784-12,615067

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

Model Year20102013
ModelS-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in116.5 in
Length206.5 in196.0 in
Width73.7 in77.3 in
Height58.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,456 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 Room59.9 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 Room59.4 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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