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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: $85,700

Tesla Model S 70D   
Difference: $88,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimAMG S63AMG S6570D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $151,600 $235,600 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,250          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,950 1,950        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,650          
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,500          
Rear Seat Package 3,000          
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,600          
Carbon fiber trim 4,650 3,700 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Painted brake calipers (optional) 700          
Autopilot Convenience Features     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Premium Interior and Lighting     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Executive Rear Seats     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Front sport buckets     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,093          
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS 1,814 1,814        
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,465          
Executive Rear Seat Package 3,255          
Rear Seat Package 2,790          
Warmth and Comfort Package 2,418          
Carbon fiber trim 4,325 3,441 0 0 0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 651          
Autopilot Convenience Features     0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting     0 0 0 0
Executive Rear Seats     0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 21,300 5,650 17,000 17,000 17,000 17,000
Options (change) 19,811 5,255 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $173,895 $244,345 $85,700 $90,700 $95,700 $115,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model S 70D
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,033
Model Year202020202015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimAMG S63AMG S6570D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine603hp V8621hp V12329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT9T7A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 131590, 26200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-20255/40-20245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$173,895$244,345$85,700$90,700$95,700$115,700
Adjustments for Features-12,105-18,055-1,7250-1,725-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$161,790$226,290$83,975$90,700$93,975$113,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$64,500$0$6,725$10,000$29,925

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

Model Year202020202015201520152015
ModelS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimAMG S63AMG S6570D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
AWD$1700 $1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0 $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200$200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50$50    
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Power door closers$300$300    
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350    
Remote climate control$25$25    
Remote start via app$75$75    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600$600
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night $50    
Around view cameras $500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row$50$50    
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Brake assist$50$50    
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Night vision $1750    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Pedestrian detection, night $50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags$300$300    
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50    
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
Fragrance atomizer$200$200    
Heated washer fluid system$50$50    
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125    
Residual heat$50$50    
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Carbon fiber engine cover $0    
Front splitter spoiler$200$200    
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100$100    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200    
Handwriting recognition$200$200    
Media drive$15$15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25    
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
SD Card slot$25$25    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Chronometer$100$100    
Compass$0$0    
Fog light, rear$100$100    
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350    
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100    
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75    
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$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$450    
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150    
Heated front row armrests$100$100    
Heated second row armrests$100$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Massage, driver seat$100$100    
Massage, passenger seat$100$100    
Massage, second row seats$150$150    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150    
Memory system, second row seats$150$150    
Metal pedals$75$75   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225$225    
Power footrest, right rear seat$250$250    
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Power legrest, right second row seat$500$500    
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150    
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    
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150$150    
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats$150$150    
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel$300 $300$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $5500    
Adaptive dampers - electrical$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    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$20,905$26,855$10,525$8,800$10,525$10,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,105$18,055$1,725$0$1,725$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,448-617127011498

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

Model Year20202015
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 Weight4,732 lb.4,609 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 Headroom37.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 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
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%
Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%
Executive Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Massage, second row seats150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats225No
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats150No
Power legrest, right second row seat500No
Automatic seat bolsters, second row450No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1475100%
Rear Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row50No
Power footrest, right rear seat250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%
Warmth and Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated second row armrests100No
Heated front row armrests100No
Power recliner, second row seats150No
Memory system, second row seats150No
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats75No
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats150No
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested115079%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S65

Executive Rear Seat Package PLUS
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Foldaway tray tables, second row150No
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row50No
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested1140100%
Total Not Requested00%

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