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

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

Lowest Total Price: $54,632

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e   
Difference: $31,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SC-Class
Trim75D100DP100DC350e
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $47,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 720
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,000
Multimedia Package       2,200
Premium Package       700
Parktronic Package       970
Advanced Lighting Package       800
Driver Assistance Package       2,250
Power trunk closer       250
Heated front seats       580
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       310
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 670
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 930
Multimedia Package       2,046
Premium Package       651
Parktronic Package       902
Advanced Lighting Package       744
Driver Assistance Package       2,093
Power trunk closer       233
Heated front seats       539
Interior ambient lighting, configurable       288
Options (change) 8,000 8,000 8,000 9,780
Options (change) 0 0 0 9,096
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -4,043
Total Price $86,500 $106,000 $138,700 $54,632

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,822
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SC-Class
Trim75D100DP100DC350e
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E208hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1A1A1T7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$86,500$106,000$138,700$54,632
Adjustments for Features-1,005-1,755-2,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,495$104,245$135,980$54,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SC-Class
Trim75D100DP100DC350e
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200 
Eco accelerator   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power trunk closer   $350
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start via app   $75
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
6 kWh battery pack   $0
75 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop   $150
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition   $200
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200 
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information   $25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Crosswind stabilization   $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Suggestive steering   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,175$8,925$9,890$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$1,755$2,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments731041240

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in111.8 in
Length196.0 in184.5 in
Width77.3 in71.3 in
Height56.5 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

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
Tesla Model S 100D

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
Tesla Model S P100D

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 C350e

Power trunk closer
FeatureValueRequested?
Power trunk closer350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested24026%
Parktronic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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