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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: $69,690

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $77,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelSLModel SModel S
TrimSL63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $140,440 $74,990 $94,990
Obstacle detection, rear 1,180    
Wood trim 0    
Glass roof panel(s) 2,010    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Premium interior     0
Obstacle detection, rear 1,097    
Wood trim 0    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,869    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Premium interior     0
Options (change) 3,190 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,966 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 2,600 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $147,105 $69,690 $89,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $134,807
Model Year201220202020
ModelSLModel SModel S
TrimSL63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine518hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 10200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$147,105$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features-9,1700-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$137,935$69,690$88,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,385

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

Model Year201220202020
ModelSLModel SModel S
TrimSL63 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power charge port door $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $25$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$200
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$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$0
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$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$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$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  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150  
No leather in second row$-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 headliner$650 $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$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$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$19,870$10,700$12,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,170$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,5430113

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight4,221 lb.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

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

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