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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: $76,965

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG   
Difference: $40,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK55 AMGP90D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,500 $108,000
Lighting Package 1,090  
Obstacle detection, rear 970  
Multimedia Package 2,150  
Automatic climate control, front 760  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 1,000
Proximity key 650  
Carbon fiber trim 2,250 1,000
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   10,000
Front sport buckets   2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,000
Lighting Package 1,014  
Obstacle detection, rear 902  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Automatic climate control, front 707  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 0
Proximity key 605  
Carbon fiber trim 2,093 0
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade   0
Front sport buckets   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 8,590 15,500
Options (change) 7,991 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $76,965 $117,200

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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 P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,250
Model Year20122016
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK55 AMGP90D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Engine415hp V8532hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$76,965$117,200
Adjustments for Features-3,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,000$117,200

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

Model Year20122016
ModelSLKModel S
TrimSLK55 AMGP90D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive$250 
Power charge port door $25
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
Brake assist$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
90 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
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 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 headliner $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,995$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6910

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

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,583 lb.4,938 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 SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70073%
Total Not Requested26527%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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