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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: $53,725

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $13,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel SModel S
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,900 $55,400 $67,990 $67,400 $92,400
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather seating surfaces 770        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 750 750
Wood trim 990 990   0  
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Carbon fiber trim     2,250    
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather       1,500  
Automatic climate control, front 707 707 707    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Premium 1 Package 2,409 2,409      
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces 716        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 0 0
Wood trim 921 921   0  
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Carbon fiber trim     2,093    
Tech Package       0 0
Nappa Leather       0  
Options (change) 9,920 9,150 7,820 6,000 4,500
Options (change) 9,228 8,512 7,275 0 0
Destination 905 905 905 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $53,725 $65,455 $76,715 $67,070 $90,570

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,001
Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel SModel S
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4302hp V6415hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 11500, 11500, 11200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$53,725$65,455$76,715$67,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features-5,755-6,905-7,9300-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,970$58,550$68,785$67,070$88,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,580$20,815$0$21,525

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

Model Year20132013201320122012
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel SModel S
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBasePerformance
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$0$0
Accessories 
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  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
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 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop  $150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
High-performance inverter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler  $200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200 $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$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$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim$300$300 $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,130$11,280$12,305$4,375$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,755$6,905$7,930$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,359-6,429-7,3820138

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

Model Year20132012
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.4,648 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 SLK250

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested96576%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30024%
Total Not Requested96576%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK55 AMG

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested86578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested188576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested168574%
Total Not Requested60026%

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