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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: $61,225

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350   
Difference: $29,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK350Performance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,950 $89,900
Premium I Package 2,950  
Heating Package 990  
Lighting Package 1,030  
Multimedia Package 2,980  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 750
Automatic climate control, front 730  
Tech Package   3,750
Fog lights   500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Premium I Package 2,744  
Heating Package 921  
Lighting Package 958  
Multimedia Package 2,771  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Automatic climate control, front 679  
Tech Package   0
Fog lights   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 9,400 7,500
Options (change) 8,743 0
Destination 875 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $61,225 $91,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,045
Model Year20092013
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK350Performance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6416hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 11200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$61,225$91,070
Adjustments for Features-4,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,620$91,070

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

Model Year20092013
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK350Performance
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
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 
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 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$10,320$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2870

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Tesla Model S features.

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

Model Year20092013
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 Weight3,295 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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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium I 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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested197584%
Total Not Requested36516%
Heating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested55092%
Total Not Requested508%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 380W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70052%
Total Not Requested64048%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

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 audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested117562%
Total Not Requested72538%

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