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

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Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,695

Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55   
Difference: $51,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKModel S
TrimAMG SLK55P100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $72,600 $137,000
Premium 2 Package 3,050  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,400  
Wheels, dark finish   1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Premium 2 Package 2,837  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
AMG Carbon Styling Package 4,092  
Wheels, dark finish   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 8,170 2,500
Options (change) 7,599 0
Destination 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $81,695 $133,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK AMG SLK55
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $81,039
Model Year20162018
ModelSLKModel S
TrimAMG SLK55P100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine415hp V8600hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$81,695$133,200
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,295$133,200

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKModel S
TrimAMG SLK55P100D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
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
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Neck-level heating, front seats$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,980$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3030

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

Model Year20162018
ModelSLKModel S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in116.5 in
Length162.8 in196.0 in
Width71.5 in77.3 in
Height51.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,960 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 SLK AMG SLK55

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested117582%
Total Not Requested26518%
AMG Carbon Styling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Special roof color0No
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Carbon fiber trim200No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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