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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $76,970

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $25,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLModel SModel S
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $69,900 $93,400
Premium I Package 3,170          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,130 1,130 1,130 1,130 500 500
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510    
Power trunk closer 520   520      
Wood trim     0 0 650 650
Tech Package         3,750 3,750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)         750 750
Fog lights         500 500
Interior ambient lighting         1,000 1,000
Synthetic suede headliner         1,500  
Front sport buckets         2,500 2,500
Premium I Package 2,948          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,051 1,051 1,051 1,051 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474    
Power trunk closer 484   484      
Wood trim     0 0 0 0
Tech Package         0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable         0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)         0 0
Fog lights         0 0
Interior ambient lighting         0 0
Synthetic suede headliner         0  
Front sport buckets         0 0
Options (change) 5,330 1,640 2,160 1,640 13,400 11,900
Options (change) 4,957 1,525 2,009 1,525 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 $102,805 $138,315 $134,935 $192,315 $76,970 $98,970

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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: $15,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,222
Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLModel SModel S
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T5T5T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$102,805$138,315$134,935$192,315$76,970$98,970
Adjustments for Features-10,595-11,045-10,545-11,1450-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,210$127,270$124,390$181,170$76,970$97,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$35,060$32,180$88,960$0$20,825

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

Model Year200820082008200820142014
ModelSLSLSLSLModel SModel S
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr 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$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  
Cargo mat    $40$40
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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
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
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$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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$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$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
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  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100  
Total Value of Features$17,455$17,905$17,405$18,005$6,860$8,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,595$11,045$10,545$11,145$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,869-10,291-9,826-10,379075

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

Model Year20082014
ModelSLModel S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in116.5 in
Length178.5 in196.0 in
Width71.5 in77.3 in
Height51.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550

Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%

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