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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: $70,800

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $25,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK55 AMGPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,200 $93,400
Lighting Package 1,010  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 750
iPod integration 375  
Automatic climate control, front 720  
Navigation system 1,200  
Premium II Package 1,410  
Tech Package   3,750
Fog lights   500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   1,000
Front sport buckets   2,500
Lighting Package 939  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 659 0
iPod integration 349  
Automatic climate control, front 670  
Navigation system 1,116  
Premium II Package 1,311  
Tech Package   0
Fog lights   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 5,425 9,500
Options (change) 5,044 0
Destination 875 1,170
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $70,800 $96,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,049
Model Year20082014
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK55 AMGPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine355hp V8416hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$70,800$96,570
Adjustments for Features-3,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,285$96,570

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

Model Year20082014
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK55 AMGPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
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 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,280$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2760

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

Model Year20082014
ModelSLKModel S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.7 in116.5 in
Length160.7 in196.0 in
Width70.4 in77.3 in
Height51.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,420 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 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
6.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.8 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Aux input50No
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested107557%
Total Not Requested82543%

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