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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: $127,075

Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63   
Difference: $17,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSModel S
TrimAMG GLS63P100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $125,300 $137,000
Painted brake calipers (optional) 0  
Ionizing air filtration 280  
Wheels, dark finish 500 1,500
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Third-row 2-person bench   4,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 0  
Ionizing air filtration 260  
Wheels, dark finish 465 0
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Third-row 2-person bench   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 780 13,500
Options (change) 725 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $127,075 $144,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz GLS AMG GLS63
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,886
Model Year20182018
ModelGLSModel S
TrimAMG GLS63P100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/17 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)830, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)295/40-21245/45-19
Total Price$127,075$144,200
Adjustments for Features-7,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,915$144,200

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

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSModel S
TrimAMG GLS63P100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
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-autonomous driving $600
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention$150 
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 mat $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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 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 $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
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$17,445$10,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,6630

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

Model Year20182018
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.4,960 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 P100D

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%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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