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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $2,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelModel 3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 720 720 720 720 720
Premium Driver Assistance Package   3,050        
Multimedia Package   2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 800 1,900 1,050 1,050
Parking Assist Package   1,090   1,090 1,090 1,090
Heated front seats   580 580      
Driver Assistance Package     2,250 2,250 2,250 2,250
Premium Package     700      
Parktronic Package     970      
designo Package           500
Enhanced Autopilot 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670 670 670 670 670
Premium Driver Assistance Package   2,837        
Multimedia Package   2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 744 1,767 977 977
Parking Assist Package   1,014   1,014 1,014 1,014
Heated front seats   539 539      
Driver Assistance Package     2,093 2,093 2,093 2,093
Premium Package     651      
Parktronic Package     902      
designo Package           465
Options (change) 6,000 9,540 8,220 8,160 7,310 7,810
Options (change) 0 8,873 7,645 7,590 6,800 7,265
Destination 1,200 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 -4,043 0 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $50,785 $53,072 $62,555 $74,405 $82,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,137
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelModel 3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionA1T9T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$48,700$50,785$53,072$62,555$74,405$82,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,645-2,970-6,020-5,070-6,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$48,140$50,102$56,535$69,335$76,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,962$8,395$21,195$27,895

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelModel 3C-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800     
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 $1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0 $0$0
AWD   $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000     
Automated lane change$300     
Automated parking system, remote$200     
Eco accelerator  $100   
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225$225
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600     
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger$75     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200 $200   
Rollover sensor$50     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0$0
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750     
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
6 kWh battery pack  $0   
75 kWh battery pack$0     
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750     
Dual-mode exhaust    $250$250
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Range alert$0     
Satellite radio $200 $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75     
Boost gauge   $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100$100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250     
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,225$8,870$9,195$12,245$11,295$12,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,645$2,970$6,020$5,070$6,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,464-2,750-5,605-4,720-6,023

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3C-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in111.8 in
Length184.8 in184.5 in
Width72.8 in71.3 in
Height56.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested155066%
Total Not Requested80034%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Parking Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Around view cameras300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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