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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $13,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel 3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $51,900 $66,650 $49,000
Lighting Package 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Premium 1 Package 2,550 2,550    
Multimedia Package 2,850 2,850 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 1,000
Wood trim 650 650    
Upgraded leather upholstery 610 610    
Automatic climate control, front 750 750 750  
Lighting Package 976 976 976  
Premium 1 Package 2,372 2,372    
Multimedia Package 2,650 2,650 2,650  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 0
Wood trim 604 604    
Upgraded leather upholstery 567 567    
Automatic climate control, front 698 698 698  
Options (change) 9,180 9,180 5,370 1,000
Options (change) 8,537 8,537 4,994 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 -7,500
Total Price $56,955 $61,955 $73,895 $43,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,312
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel 3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine228hp V6300hp V6355hp V8258hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$56,955$61,955$73,895$43,700
Adjustments for Features-3,240-4,290-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$57,665$69,305$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,950$15,590$0

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

Model Year2010201020102018
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel 3
TrimSLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGBase
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200 
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
75 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$11,290$12,340$12,640$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,240$4,290$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,017-3,994-4,2770

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

Model Year20102018
ModelSLKModel 3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.7 in113.2 in
Length160.7 in184.8 in
Width70.4 in72.8 in
Height51.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,210 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 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
6.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK300

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested44021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested170079%
Total Not Requested44021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70069%
Total Not Requested31531%

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