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

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Mercedes-Benz SLC vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,365

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $21,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSLCModel S
TrimAMG SLC43Performance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $61,350 $92,400
Premium 2 Package 4,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Carbon fiber trim 1,750  
Tech Package   3,750
Premium 2 Package 4,232  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Carbon fiber trim 1,628  
Tech Package   0
Options (change) 7,020 4,500
Options (change) 6,530 0
Destination 995 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $69,365 $90,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $63,225
Model Year20182012
ModelSLCModel S
TrimAMG SLC43Performance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine362hp V6416hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$69,365$90,570
Adjustments for Features-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,110$90,570

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

Model Year20182012
ModelSLCModel S
TrimAMG SLC43Performance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,530$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,6860

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

Model Year20182012
ModelSLCModel S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in116.5 in
Length162.8 in196.0 in
Width71.5 in77.3 in
Height51.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,541 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 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
6.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested101537%
Total Not Requested175063%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested168574%
Total Not Requested60026%

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