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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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.
Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $48,700 Tesla Model 3 | ||||||
| Difference: $51,532 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Model 3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Base Price | $49,000 | $96,600 | $96,600 | $144,700 | $170,750 | $226,900 |
| Enhanced Autopilot | 5,000 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,250 | 2,250 | 2,250 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,500 | 4,500 | ||||
| Enhanced Autopilot | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | |||||
| Driver Assistance Package | 2,093 | 2,093 | 2,093 | |||
| Premium Package | 4,185 | 4,185 | ||||
| Options (change) | 6,000 | 6,750 | 6,750 | 2,250 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 6,278 | 6,278 | 2,093 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 1,200 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 | 925 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | -4,043 | 0 | 1,700 | 2,100 |
| Total Price | $48,700 | $104,275 | $100,232 | $147,875 | $173,375 | $229,925 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,162 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,604 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Model 3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Engine | 258hp E | 449hp V8 | 329hp V6 PiH | 577hp V8 | 523hp V12 | 621hp V12 |
| Transmission | A1 | T9 | T7 | T7 | T7 | T7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, ? | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 590, 13 | 1940, 24 | 1940, 24 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 255/45-18 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 | 245/45-19 | 255/40-20 |
| Total Price | $48,700 | $104,275 | $100,232 | $147,875 | $173,375 | $229,925 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -9,245 | -9,370 | -11,945 | -22,395 | -22,845 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,700 | $95,030 | $90,862 | $135,930 | $150,980 | $207,080 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $4,168 | $0 | $45,068 | $60,118 | $116,218 |
Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | Model 3 | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class | S-Class |
| Trim | Base | S550 | S550e | AMG S63 | S600 | AMG S65 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||||
| 9-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1400 | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||
| AC power outlet | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Power door closers | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Sunshades, second row, power | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||
| Animal detection, night | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Around view cameras | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, second row | $50 | $50 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | |||||
| Lane keeping assist | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Night vision | $1750 | $1750 | ||||
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Pedestrian detection, night | $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 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tires, run-flat | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Storage compartment under front seat(s) | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Climate Control | ||||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Fragrance atomizer | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated washer fluid system | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| 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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | |||||
| 75 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| 9 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | |||||
| Dual-mode exhaust | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Radar-based brake regeneration | $200 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber engine cover | $0 | |||||
| Front splitter spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | |||||
| Laminated front side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Laminated rear side windows | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Infotainment | ||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | |||||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | $325 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Entertainment system with dual headrest screens | $1200 | $1200 | ||||
| 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 | |
| Near-field communications (NFC) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Range alert | $0 | |||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| 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 | $25 | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | |||||
| Chronometer | $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 | |||||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Interior ambient lighting, configurable | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| 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 | ||||||
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Automatic seat bolsters, second row | $450 | $450 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Cooled or ventilated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |||||
| Heated front row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row armrests | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Illuminated door sill trim plates | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Massage, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Massage, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Memory system, second row seats | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Metal pedals | $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 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $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 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | |||||
| Synthetic suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $5500 | $5500 | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | $500 | |||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Camera-linked adaptive suspension | $500 | $500 | ||||
| Crosswind stabilization | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,625 | $15,870 | $15,995 | $18,570 | $29,020 | $29,470 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $9,245 | $9,370 | $11,945 | $22,395 | $22,845 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -8,604 | -8,694 | -11,114 | -20,851 | -21,267 |
Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class
| Model Year | 2018 | 2017 |
| Model | Model 3 | S-Class |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 124.6 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 206.5 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 74.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,550 lb. | 4,664 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.7 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 59.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 41.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 37.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 59.1 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 43.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3
| Enhanced Autopilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system, remote | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 26% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 74% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshades, second row, power | 225 | No |
| Massage, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Massage, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Rapid-heating front seats | 0 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, driver | 300 | No |
| Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger | 300 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | Yes |
| Hands-free trunk or liftgate | 100 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1150 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 1525 | 57% |
Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63
| Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system | 0 | No |
| Collision preparation system, rear | 100 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Lane keeping assist system | 400 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Blind spot intervention | 150 | No |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 68% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 32% |
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