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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: $78,450 Tesla Model S 70D | ||||||||
| Difference: $24,355 | ||||||||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $95,300 | $133,200 | $129,300 | $187,200 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 |
| Premium I Package | 3,170 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | 1,130 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 510 | 510 | 510 | 510 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 520 | 520 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 750 | 750 | 750 | 750 | ||
| Premium Interior and Lighting | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||||
| Premium I Package | 2,948 | |||||||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | 1,051 | ||||
| Voice control for nav and audio | 474 | 474 | 474 | 474 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | 484 | 484 | ||||||
| Wood trim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Premium Interior and Lighting | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Front sport buckets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Options (change) | 5,330 | 1,640 | 2,160 | 1,640 | 9,750 | 9,750 | 9,750 | 9,750 |
| Options (change) | 4,957 | 1,525 | 2,009 | 1,525 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 875 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | 1,300 | 2,600 | 2,600 | 2,600 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $102,805 | $138,315 | $134,935 | $192,315 | $78,450 | $83,450 | $88,450 | $108,450 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model S 70D | ||||||||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,800 | ||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,348 | ||||||||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 382hp V8 | 510hp V12 | 510hp V8 | 604hp V12 | 329hp E | 362hp E | 422hp E | 463hp E |
| Transmission | T7 | T5 | T5 | T5 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 250, 8 | 200, 7 | 200, 7 | 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 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $102,805 | $138,315 | $134,935 | $192,315 | $78,450 | $83,450 | $88,450 | $108,450 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,280 | -8,730 | -8,230 | -8,830 | -1,725 | 0 | -1,725 | -1,800 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $94,525 | $129,585 | $126,705 | $183,485 | $76,725 | $83,450 | $86,725 | $106,650 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $35,060 | $32,180 | $88,960 | $0 | $6,725 | $10,000 | $29,925 |
Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 | 2015 |
| Model | SL | SL | SL | SL | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | SL550 | SL600 | SL55 AMG | SL65 AMG | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 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 | $800 | $800 | ||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |||||
| Accessories | ||||||||
| Power charge port door | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Power trunk closer | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $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 | ||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Side curtain airbags | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||||
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Cargo net | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $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 | ||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||||
| Residual heat | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||||
| 70 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||||||
| 85 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Exterior | ||||||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | |||||||
| Power retractable hardtop | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | $6750 | ||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | $125 | ||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Range alert | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||
| 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 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | $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 | $250 | $250 | ||||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |||||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | $150 | $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 | $650 | $650 | |
| Synthetic suede steering wheel | $150 | $150 | ||||||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $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 | $1000 | $1000 | ||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||
| Transmission | ||||||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $17,105 | $17,555 | $17,055 | $17,655 | $10,550 | $8,825 | $10,550 | $10,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $8,280 | $8,730 | $8,230 | $8,830 | $1,725 | $0 | $1,725 | $1,800 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -7,713 | -8,134 | -7,669 | -8,223 | 139 | 0 | 123 | 105 |
Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2008 | 2015 |
| 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. | 4,609 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
Mercedes-Benz SL SL550
| Premium I Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | 100 | No |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver | 100 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 500 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 500 | 50% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D
| Front sport buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Interior and Lighting | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | 200 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85
| Front sport buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Interior and Lighting | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | 200 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D
| Front sport buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Interior and Lighting | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | 200 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 49% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D
| Front sport buckets | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Interior and Lighting | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Fog lights | 125 | Yes |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | 200 | No |
| Leather upholstery, extended coverage | 0 | No |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | Yes |
| Leather door panel trim | 250 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 575 | 51% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 49% |
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