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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: $131,700

Tesla Model S P100D   
Difference: $9,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelSLModel S
TrimSL63 AMGP100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $135,000 $137,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,140  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,950  
Wood trim 0  
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Obstacle detection, rear 1,060  
Glass roof panel(s) 1,814  
Wood trim 0  
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,090 1,000
Options (change) 2,874 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 2,600 -7,500
Total Price $141,565 $131,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $132,208
Model Year20092018
ModelSLModel S
TrimSL63 AMGP100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$141,565$131,700
Adjustments for Features-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$135,135$131,700

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

Model Year20092018
ModelSLModel S
TrimSL63 AMGP100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
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 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$17,830$11,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9910

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

Model Year20092018
ModelSLModel S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.8 in116.5 in
Length180.4 in196.0 in
Width71.5 in77.3 in
Height51.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,274 lb.4,960 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
7.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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