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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: $75,970

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $72,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelSLSLModel SModel S
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $147,300 $214,500 $69,900 $89,900
Wood trim 0 0 650 650
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Fog lights     500 500
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Synthetic suede headliner     1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,250 2,250
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,500
Wood trim 0 0 0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Synthetic suede headliner     0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 0 0 12,400 13,900
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 1,300 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $148,225 $216,725 $75,970 $97,470

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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: $56,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129,511
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelSLSLModel SModel S
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine530hp V8621hp V12302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14900, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$148,225$216,725$75,970$97,470
Adjustments for Features-15,835-22,4350-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,390$194,290$75,970$96,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$61,900$0$20,125

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

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelSLSLModel SModel S
TrimSL63 AMGSL65 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power door closers $300  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Wind blocker, power small$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot collision prevention $150  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure prevention $150  
Lane departure warning $200  
Night vision $1750  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50  
Climate Control 
Adaptive windshield washer system$0$0  
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Electronically-variable tint, sunroof or glass roof panel $2000  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer$100$100  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather headliner $1000  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$21,120$27,720$5,285$6,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$15,835$22,435$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,733-20,881089

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

Model Year20142013
ModelSLModel S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.8 in116.5 in
Length181.8 in196.0 in
Width73.9 in77.3 in
Height51.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 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
8.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.5 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
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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