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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: $54,800

Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK250   
Difference: $18,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420132013
ModelSLKSLKSLKModel SModel S
TrimSLK250SLK350SLK55 AMGBasePerformance
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,525 $56,225 $68,925 $69,900 $89,900
Automatic climate control, front 760 760 760    
Multimedia Package 2,150 2,150 2,150    
Premium 1 Package 2,590 2,590      
Lighting Package 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Obstacle detection, rear 970 970 970 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 750 750
Leather seating surfaces 770     1,500 1,500
Proximity key 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 350 350      
Carbon fiber trim     2,250 800 800
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       1,000 1,000
Interior ambient lighting       1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         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 1,293 1,293 1,293    
Obstacle detection, rear 902 902 902 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 0 0
Leather seating surfaces 716     0 0
Proximity key 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 326 326      
Carbon fiber trim     2,093 0 0
Tech Package       0 0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 10,350 9,580 8,890 9,300 10,800
Options (change) 9,628 8,912 8,270 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $54,800 $66,730 $78,740 $72,870 $94,370

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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: $24,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,257
Model Year20142014201420132013
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)225/45-17225/40-18235/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$54,800$66,730$78,740$72,870$94,370
Adjustments for Features-6,555-7,705-8,7300-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,245$59,025$70,010$72,870$92,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,780$21,765$0$20,125

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

Model Year20142014201420132013
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 
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250  
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 
Cargo mat   $40$40
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  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
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  
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200$200$200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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$0
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,745$11,895$12,920$4,190$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$7,705$8,730$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,104-7,173-8,126092

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

Model Year20142013
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
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?
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested26524%
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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
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 lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%

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