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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: $79,220

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $15,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $92,900 $139,500 $69,900 $89,900
Heated second row seats 620 620    
Subzero Weather Package     750 750
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Wood trim     650 650
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,250 2,250
Heated second row seats 577 577    
Subzero Weather Package     0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0 0
Options (change) 620 620 15,650 15,650
Options (change) 577 577 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $94,445 $141,045 $79,220 $99,220

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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: $10,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,939
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine449hp V8577hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$94,445$141,045$79,220$99,220
Adjustments for Features-4,610-9,4350-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,835$131,610$79,220$98,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$41,775$0$18,925

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

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS550S63 AMGBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100  
Power door closers$300$300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Tires, run-flat$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
Dual-mode exhaust $250  
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer $100  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,145$12,970$3,535$4,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,610$9,435$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,290-8,779069

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

Model Year20142013
ModelS-ClassModel S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.6 in116.5 in
Length206.5 in196.0 in
Width74.8 in77.3 in
Height58.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,730 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.0 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

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
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

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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