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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: $72,765

Mercedes-Benz GL GL450 / GL350   
Difference: $10,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020132013
ModelGLGLModel SModel S
TrimGL450 / GL350GL550BasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,950 $82,850 $69,900 $89,900
Lighting Package 970      
Leather seating surfaces 1,900   1,500 1,500
Premium 2 Package 5,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 790   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720   750 750
Heated second row seats 610      
Third-row 2-person bench     2,500 2,500
Subzero Weather Package     750 750
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Fog lights     500 500
Wood trim     650 650
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,250 2,250
Lighting Package 902      
Leather seating surfaces 1,767   0 0
Premium 2 Package 5,534      
Obstacle detection, rear 735   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670   0 0
Heated second row seats 567      
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Subzero Weather Package     0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Wood trim     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0 0
Options (change) 10,940 0 19,400 19,400
Options (change) 10,175 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $72,765 $83,725 $82,970 $102,970

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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: $14,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,610
Model Year2010201020132013
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, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$72,765$83,725$82,970$102,970
Adjustments for Features-4,785-7,4000-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,980$76,325$82,970$101,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,345$0$18,925

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

Model Year2010201020132013
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
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 mat  $40$40
Cargo net $40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
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  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
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  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,820$12,435$5,035$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$7,400$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,454-6,887066

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

Model Year20102013
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 sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
AC power outlet100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested270084%
Total Not Requested51516%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested182596%
Total Not Requested754%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested182596%
Total Not Requested754%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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