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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,370

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $124,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220142014
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $189,600 $69,900 $93,400
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 800 800
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930    
Tech Package   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Synthetic suede headliner   0  
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Options (change) 5,500 9,800 8,300
Options (change) 5,115 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 1,700 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $197,675 $73,370 $95,370

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $122,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $188,928
Model Year201220142014
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$197,675$73,370$95,370
Adjustments for Features-1,5250-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$196,150$73,370$94,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,825

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220142014
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200  
1-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,610$4,085$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,420078

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122014
ModelSLS AMGModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.5 in116.5 in
Length182.6 in196.0 in
Width76.3 in77.3 in
Height49.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room63.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 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
6.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.263.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%

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