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

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Mercedes-Benz GL vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $71,365

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $67,400 $92,400
Lighting Package 970      
Premium 2 Package 5,950      
Leather seating surfaces 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   750 750
Third-row 2-person bench     1,500 1,500
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Cargo cover     250 250
Wood trim     0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     1,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Lighting Package 902      
Premium 2 Package 5,534      
Leather seating surfaces 1,767      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   0 0
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Cargo cover     0 0
Wood trim     0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0  
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 9,540 0 10,750 7,750
Options (change) 8,873 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $71,365 $83,725 $71,820 $93,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $67,875
Model Year2010201020122012
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V8382hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12610, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$71,365$83,725$71,820$93,820
Adjustments for Features-5,250-8,4650-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,115$75,260$71,820$92,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,145$0$21,025

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

Model Year2010201020122012
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards $350  
Skid plates $150  
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000  
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,520$13,735$5,270$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$8,465$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,887-7,879066

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

Model Year20102012
ModelGLModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in116.5 in
Length200.6 in196.0 in
Width76.0 in77.3 in
Height72.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,347 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.3 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested221569%
Total Not Requested100031%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested241097%
Total Not Requested753%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested221097%
Total Not Requested753%

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