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

Tesla Model S vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison:
Tesla Model S vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison:

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For the Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Model S vs. C-Class Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Model S and C-Class will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport's price is $15,170 lower than the Tesla Model S's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Model S vs. C-Class Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport, the Tesla Model S includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $3460 adjustment for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport's additional features, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport is $15,170 less than the Tesla Model S.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 15,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 49,959
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelModel SModel SC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePerformanceC300 SportC300 Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp E416hp E228hp V6228hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T7T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG88/90 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers580, 12580, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19x-x-225/45-17
Total Price62,02095,52050,31050,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-3,460-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price62,02093,97046,85047,360
Cost Above Minimum031,9500510

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

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

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.

Lowest Total Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport
Difference: 11,710
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelModel SModel SC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePerformanceC300 SportC300 Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price59,90094,90038,02038,430
Tech Package3,7503,750  
Sound Studio Package950950  
Nappa Leather1,500   
Metallic paint (extra cost)750750720720
Wood trim00325 
Panoramic sunroof1,5001,5001,0901,090
Lighting Package  1,2901,290
Multimedia Package  2,7902,790
Premium 1 Package  2,5002,500
Leather seating surfaces  1,7501,750
Proximity key  650650
Rear spoiler  300300
Tech Package  00
Sound Studio Package  00
Nappa Leather  00
Metallic paint (extra cost)  669669
Wood trim  3020
Panoramic sunroof  1,0141,014
Lighting Package  1,2001,200
Multimedia Package  2,5952,595
Premium 1 Package  2,3252,325
Leather seating surfaces  1,6281,628
Proximity key  605605
Rear spoiler  279279
Total options8,4506,95011,41511,090
Total options0010,61710,315
Destination1,1701,170875875
Gas Tax-7,500-7,50000
Total Price62,02095,52050,31050,395

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

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelModel SModel SC-ClassC-Class
TrimBasePerformanceC300 SportC300 Luxury
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Compact spare tire  $75$75
Driver drowsiness monitor  $250$250
Front seat active head restraints  $50$50
Knee airbag, passenger$100$100  
Rollover sensor$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support$125$125  
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Aux input  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
In-vehicle Internet$200$200  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic information  $50$50
WIFI hotspot$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $50$50
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Reconfigurable LCD instruments$300$300  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Powertrain 
10 kW onboard charger$0$0  
40 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
High-performance inverter $0  
Quick charger $0  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Suede-like inserts in leather seats $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive shocks - mechanical  $250$250
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1250  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,945$4,495$6,405$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$3,460$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0103-3,222-2,826

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

Model Year20132012
ModelModel SC-Class
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in108.7 in
Length196.0 in180.7 in
Width77.3 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,787 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Media drive, large75Yes
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%
Sound Studio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large75Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats300Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Media drive, large75Yes
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%
Sound Studio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Media drive, large75Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52560%
Total Not Requested35040%

Option Package Details
C300 Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50No
Media hard drive100Yes
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

Option Package Details
C300 Luxury

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information50No
Media hard drive100Yes
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested100078%
Total Not Requested27522%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration0Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested145076%
Total Not Requested45024%

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Price of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Sedan supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I bought this model used and for a buyer standpoint was quite surprised of the affordability for a class c. Which in fact confirms that depreciation for this model might be higher than expected.
2004 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 I bought this used and got a very reasonable price.
Price of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan turbocharged 221hp 3.0L V6 Diesel
7-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive compared to equivalent cars
2008 4dr Sedan supercharged 181hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 some basic options are overpriced - metallic paint for over $2000
2008 4dr Sedan 228-horsepower 3.0L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 They need to offer better deals to better compete.
2008 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6
7-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 lower cost than bmw 3 series
2005 2dr Hatch supercharged 189hp 1.8L I4
6-speed manual RWD		 Initial purchase cost was substantial for the size of the vehicle. It has retained its value well however.
2005 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 One would always prefer lower prices, but its still a great buy for the price compartively.

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