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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: $78,190

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $25,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202020202020202020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $94,250 $104,450 $151,600 $235,600 $74,990 $94,990
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Heated steering wheel 490 490        
Heated second row seats 620 620 620      
Rear spoiler 500 500        
Wheels, dark finish     2,200 0 1,500 1,500
Painted brake calipers (optional)     700      
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof         2,000 2,000
Premium interior           0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Heated steering wheel 456 456        
Heated second row seats 577 577 577      
Rear spoiler 465 465        
Wheels, dark finish     2,048 0 0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional)     651      
Enhanced Autopilot         0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0 0
Panoramic sunroof         0 0
Premium interior           0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 8,360 8,360 5,770 0 9,500 9,500
Options (change) 7,776 7,776 5,369 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 2,100 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $103,605 $113,805 $158,365 $238,695 $78,190 $98,190

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,172
Model Year202020202020202020202020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6463hp V8603hp V8621hp V12534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT9T9T9T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131590, 26200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20255/40-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$103,605$113,805$158,365$238,695$78,190$98,190
Adjustments for Features-4,120-4,320-6,720-17,2200-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,485$109,485$151,645$221,475$78,190$96,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,000$52,160$121,990$0$18,085

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

Model Year202020202020202020202020
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassModel SModel S
TrimS450S560AMG S63AMG S65Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Automated lane change    $300$300
Automated parking system, remote    $200$200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100 $100
Power charge port door    $25$25
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350  
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25  
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-autonomous driving    $600$600
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Animal detection, night   $50  
Around view cameras   $500  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50  
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
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  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200  
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400  
Night vision   $1750  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night   $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover    $75$75
Cargo mat    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200  
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50  
Heated windshield washer nozzles     $15
HEPA interior air filter     $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750$750
100 kWh battery pack    $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits    $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability    $750$750
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250  
High amperage charger    $750$750
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100$100  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0  $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle     $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years    $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25  
Range alert    $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250
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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting    $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200  
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated front row armrests   $100  
Heated second row armrests   $100  
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim   $250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats   $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats   $150  
Metal pedals  $75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225  
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250  
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75  
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500  
Power recliner, second row seats   $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150  
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150  
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 $650
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500  
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$14,330$14,530$16,930$27,430$10,210$12,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$4,320$6,720$17,220$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments-349-333-270-2230123

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

Model Year20202020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450

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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S560

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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested125047%
Total Not Requested142553%

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
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

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 Performance

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%
Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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