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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: $54,170

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $15,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel SModel S
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,500 $54,800 $67,500 $74,990 $94,990
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Lighting Package 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 1,000 1,000
Glass roof panel(s) 500 500 500    
Wood trim 990 990      
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 375 375      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Lighting Package 1,014 1,014 1,014    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 0 0
Glass roof panel(s) 465 465 465    
Wood trim 921 921      
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 349 349      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 10,795 10,795 6,840 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 10,042 10,042 6,363 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $54,170 $66,470 $75,215 $69,690 $89,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,658
Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel SModel S
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$54,170$66,470$75,215$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features-90-2,090-2,8150-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,080$64,380$72,400$69,690$88,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,300$18,320$0$18,735

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

Model Year20122012201220202020
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel SModel S
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGLong Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
Power charge port door   $25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40
Cargo net   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50$50
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200$200
Automatic start / stop  $150  
DC quick-charging capability   $750$750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0$0
Range alert   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Neck-level heating, front seats$150$150$150  
No leather in second row $-300$-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,845$12,845$13,570$10,755$12,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$90$2,090$2,815$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-84-1,946-2,620089

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,242 lb.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.1 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested51541%
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
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

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