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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $41,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLModel 3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,950 $110,800 $151,350 $219,850 $49,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250    
Wood trim     0 0  
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)         1,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093    
Wood trim     0 0  
Enhanced Autopilot         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0
Options (change) 2,250 2,250 2,250 0 6,000
Options (change) 2,093 2,093 2,093 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $90,125 $113,975 $154,525 $222,075 $48,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80,265
Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLModel 3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8577hp V8621hp V12258hp E
TransmissionT9T9T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 11600, 11600, 11900, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$90,125$113,975$154,525$222,075$48,700
Adjustments for Features-10,655-13,705-19,180-21,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,470$100,270$135,345$200,695$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,800$55,875$121,225$0

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

Model Year20172017201720172018
ModelSLSLSLSLModel 3
TrimSL450SL550AMG SL63AMG SL65Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200 
1-speed automatic    $800
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000
Automated lane change    $300
Automated parking system, remote    $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Power door closers   $300 
Power rear side windows    $200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving    $600
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, power small$300$300$300$300 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150 
Console without shifter    $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0$0$0 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents    $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750
75 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability    $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500$500$500 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel   $2000 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Range alert    $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port    $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Chronometer  $100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats    $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150$150 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active curve tilting  $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$17,880$20,930$26,405$28,605$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,655$13,705$19,180$21,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,917-12,753-17,846-19,8980

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

Model Year20172018
ModelSLModel 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.7 in113.2 in
Length182.3 in184.8 in
Width73.9 in72.8 in
Height51.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,827 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL450

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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL AMG SL63

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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
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, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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