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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: $20,825 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | S450 | S560 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $89,900 | $99,900 | $147,500 | $229,500 | $67,400 | $92,400 |
| Carbon fiber trim | 4,650 | 3,700 | ||||
| Tech Package | 3,750 | 3,750 | ||||
| Nappa Leather | 1,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,500 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | 4,325 | 3,441 | ||||
| Tech Package | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Nappa Leather | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Panoramic sunroof | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 0 | |||||
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 4,650 | 3,700 | 9,000 | 6,000 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 4,325 | 3,441 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 995 | 995 | 995 | 995 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,100 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $90,895 | $100,895 | $153,145 | $236,295 | $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: $14,765 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,259 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | S450 | S560 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 362hp V6 | 463hp V8 | 603hp V8 | 621hp V12 | 302hp E | 416hp E |
| Transmission | T9 | T9 | T9 | T7 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1590, 26 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 245/35-21 |
| Total Price | $90,895 | $100,895 | $153,145 | $236,295 | $70,070 | $92,070 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,060 | -6,260 | -11,435 | -24,035 | 0 | -975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $84,835 | $94,635 | $141,710 | $212,260 | $70,070 | $91,095 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $9,800 | $56,875 | $127,425 | $0 | $21,025 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | S450 | S560 | AMG S63 | AMG S65 | Base | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | $1400 | $1400 | |||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||||
| Cruise control | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | |||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote climate control | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Remote start via app | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | ||||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | |||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | |||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | |||||
| Blind spot collision prevention | $150 | |||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Collision preparation system, rear | $100 | |||||
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | $0 | |||||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||||
| Driver drowsiness monitor | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | |||||
| Night vision | $1750 | |||||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||||
| Pedestrian detection, night | $50 | |||||
| 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 | |
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $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 | ||
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Rear air vents with automatic controls | $250 | |||||
| Rear dual-zone climate control | $125 | |||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | ||||
| 60 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| 85 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | $1000 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| High-performance inverter | $0 | |||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | |||||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Chronometer | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | |||||
| 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 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $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 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | |||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | $200 | $200 | |||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | |||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | |||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | |||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats | $225 | |||||
| Power footrest, right rear seat | $250 | |||||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats | $75 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Power legrest, right second row seat | $500 | |||||
| Power recliner, second row seats | $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 thigh support length adjuster, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats | $150 | |||||
| Rapid-heating front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | ||||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | |||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | |||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $12,330 | $12,530 | $17,705 | $30,305 | $6,270 | $7,245 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,060 | $6,260 | $11,435 | $24,035 | $0 | $975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -66 | -62 | -397 | -665 | 0 | 67 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2018 | 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 | 74.8 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,732 lb. | 4,648 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 59.7 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.4 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.4 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 59.1 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 43.1 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.3 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.3 | 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1935 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 22% |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1735 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 24% |
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