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

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $93,820

Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $31,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelGLSModel S
TrimAMG GLS63Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $124,100 $92,400
Tech Package   3,750
Third-row 2-person bench   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Cargo cover   250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Tech Package   0
Third-row 2-person bench   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Cargo cover   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 0 7,750
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 925 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $125,025 $93,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $108,813
Model Year20172012
ModelGLSModel S
TrimAMG GLS63Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8416hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/35-21
Total Price$125,025$93,820
Adjustments for Features-14,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$110,135$93,820

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGLSModel S
TrimAMG GLS63Performance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75 
Power door closers$300 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Running boards$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power release, second row seats$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 
Rear-facing third row seats $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$20,535$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-13,8550

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

Model Year20172012
ModelGLSModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.1 in116.5 in
Length202.0 in196.0 in
Width76.1 in77.3 in
Height72.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight5,754 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft363.4 ft3

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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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested203589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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