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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $16,165

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel 3E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $52,950 $58,900 $71,600 $104,400
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 720 720 720 720
Premium 3 Package   9,500 9,500 6,500 3,600
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   700 700    
Wood trim       0 0
Enhanced Autopilot 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670 670 670 670
Premium 3 Package   8,835 8,835 6,045 3,348
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   651 651    
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 6,000 10,920 10,920 7,220 4,320
Options (change) 0 10,156 10,156 6,715 4,018
Destination 1,200 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $64,865 $70,815 $79,815 $109,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,091
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel 3E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E241hp I4329hp V6396hp V6603hp V8
TransmissionA1T9T9T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18x-245/45-18245/40-19265/35-20
Total Price$48,700$64,865$70,815$79,815$109,715
Adjustments for Features0-4,945-6,645-9,320-10,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$59,920$64,170$70,495$99,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,250$10,575$39,325

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

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelModel 3E-ClassE-ClassE-ClassE-Class
TrimBaseE300E400AMG E43AMG E63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400$1400
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Automated parking system, remote$200    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225$225
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Active safety seat bolsters $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Drift mode    $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle-to-X (V2X) communication $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750    
75 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
Near-field communications (NFC) $25$25$25$25
Range alert$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
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
Wireless charging station $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200$200$200$200
Analog clock $25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Boost gauge   $75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250    
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces   $450 
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,225$9,170$10,870$13,545$14,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,945$6,645$9,320$10,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,604-6,186-8,676-9,744

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3E-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in115.7 in
Length184.8 in193.8 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.1 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 aware850Yes
Automated lane change300Yes
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested380054%
Total Not Requested317546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Power trunk closer350No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Near-field communications (NFC)25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested380054%
Total Not Requested317546%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested220055%
Total Not Requested177545%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG E63 S

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Active safety seat bolsters0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Automated lane change300Yes
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Automated stopping system, inattentive driver0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Speed limit information0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested220055%
Total Not Requested177545%

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