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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,700 Tesla Model 3 | |||||
| Difference: $57,345 | |||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model 3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $49,000 |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 1,930 | 1,930 | 1,930 | 1,930 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | ||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1,795 | 1,795 | |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | |
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 3,570 | 3,570 | 3,570 | 3,570 | 1,000 |
| Options (change) | 3,320 | 3,320 | 3,320 | 3,320 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $101,045 | $140,245 | $136,345 | $194,245 | $43,700 |
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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: $46,315 | |||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,149 | |||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model 3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 258hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | ?, ? |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 235/45-18 |
| Total Price | $101,045 | $140,245 | $136,345 | $194,245 | $43,700 |
| Adjustments for Features | -11,030 | -12,730 | -11,880 | -12,830 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $90,015 | $127,515 | $124,465 | $181,415 | $43,700 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,500 | $34,450 | $91,400 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model 3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model 3 |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | ||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | |||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | |||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | ||||
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | $225 | $225 | $225 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Wind blocker, small | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| 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, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |||||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Rear air vents | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | ||||
| 75 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||||
| Exterior | |||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | |
| Infotainment | |||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Range alert | $0 | ||||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| USB port | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | ||||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | ||||
| Leather door panel trim | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||||
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | ||||
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| 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 | $650 | ||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | |||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | |||
| Transmission | |||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $17,905 | $19,605 | $18,755 | $19,705 | $6,875 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $11,030 | $12,730 | $11,880 | $12,830 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -10,275 | -11,861 | -11,070 | -11,948 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model 3
| Model Year | 2008 | 2018 |
| Model | SL | Model 3 |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 113.2 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 72.8 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 3,550 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 39.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 56.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 |
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