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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $30,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSGLSModel 3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,700 $93,850 $124,100 $49,000
Premium 1 Package 3,830      
Lighting Package 1,390      
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375    
Obstacle detection, rear 970      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720     1,000
designo Edition   4,200    
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000
Premium 1 Package 3,562      
Lighting Package 1,293      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279    
Obstacle detection, rear 902      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670     0
designo Edition   3,906    
Enhanced Autopilot       0
Options (change) 9,160 5,575 0 6,000
Options (change) 8,520 5,185 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $78,785 $100,350 $125,025 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,273
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSGLSModel 3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT9T9T7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/45-18
Total Price$78,785$100,350$125,025$48,700
Adjustments for Features-7,910-13,950-14,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,875$86,400$110,425$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,525$39,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelGLSGLSGLSModel 3
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Base
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Automated lane change   $300
Automated parking system, remote   $200
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75 
Power door closers $300$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote start via app$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving   $600
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras $500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention  $150 
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo net $40$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Running boards $350$350 
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power release, second row seats  $50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$14,935$20,975$21,625$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,910$13,950$14,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,363-12,983-13,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172017
ModelGLSModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in113.2 in
Length202.0 in184.8 in
Width76.1 in72.8 in
Height72.8 in56.8 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested145059%
Total Not Requested99041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

designo Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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