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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $13,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelSLCSLCModel 3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,400 $61,350 $49,000
Premium 3 Package 9,600 6,650  
Premium 1 Package 2,500    
Wood trim 325 325  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 1,000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Premium 3 Package 8,928 6,185  
Premium 1 Package 2,325    
Wood trim 302 302  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 13,145 7,695 6,000
Options (change) 12,225 7,157 0
Destination 995 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,540 $70,040 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,070
Model Year201820182017
ModelSLCSLCModel 3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4362hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$62,540$70,040$48,700
Adjustments for Features-6,940-7,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,600$62,050$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,450$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201820182017
ModelSLCSLCModel 3
TrimSLC300AMG SLC43Base
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start via app$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150 
No leather in second row $-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,390$14,440$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,940$7,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,462-7,4390

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182017
ModelSLCModel 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.2 in
Length162.8 in184.8 in
Width71.5 in72.8 in
Height51.3 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
6.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested400081%
Total Not Requested94019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested71551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested400088%
Total Not Requested56512%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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