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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S 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 S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $68,570 Tesla Model S | ||||||
| Difference: $29,935 | ||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | Performance |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $67,400 | $92,400 |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Tech Package | 3,750 | 3,750 | ||||
| Nappa Leather | 1,500 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 1,500 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 750 | 750 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | ||
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | ||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Tech Package | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Nappa Leather | 0 | |||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 0 | |||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 1,030 | 510 | 1,030 | 510 | 7,500 | 4,500 |
| Options (change) | 958 | 474 | 958 | 474 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,170 | 1,170 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $98,505 | $137,185 | $133,805 | $191,185 | $68,570 | $90,570 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,415 | ||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,292 | ||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | Performance |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 302hp E | 416hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/40-18 | 255/40-18 | 255/35-19 | 255/35-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/35-21 |
| Total Price | $98,505 | $137,185 | $133,805 | $191,185 | $68,570 | $90,570 |
| Adjustments for Features | -10,520 | -11,870 | -11,370 | -11,970 | 0 | -975 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $87,985 | $125,315 | $122,435 | $179,215 | $68,570 | $89,595 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $37,330 | $34,450 | $91,230 | $0 | $21,025 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2012 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | Base | Performance |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||
| 7-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1200 | |||||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $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 | $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 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | ||||
| 60 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| 85 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | $1000 | |||||
| High-performance inverter | $0 | |||||
| Exterior | ||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| USB port | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Headlight washers | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $150 | |||
| Memory system, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| No leather in second row | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | $-300 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $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 suede headliner | $650 | $650 | $650 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||||
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | |||||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||
| Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | $4000 | ||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Transmission | ||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Total Value of Features | $17,055 | $18,405 | $17,905 | $18,505 | $6,535 | $7,510 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $10,520 | $11,870 | $11,370 | $11,970 | $0 | $975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -9,800 | -11,060 | -10,595 | -11,147 | 0 | 68 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | SL | Model S |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 178.5 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 51.0 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,221 lb. | 4,648 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 37.7 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.9 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 0.0 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.3 ft3 | 31.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.2 ft3 | 63.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | No |
| Total Requested | 2050 | 82% |
| Total Not Requested | 435 | 18% |
| Nappa Leather | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Upholstered door panels, leather | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | No |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 10 | No |
| Total Requested | 1850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 435 | 19% |
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