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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: $68,370

Tesla Model S 60   
Difference: $129,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $189,600 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Carbon fiber trim 4,500 800 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500        
Carbon fiber trim 4,185 0 0 0 0 0
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner   0        
Options (change) 5,500 4,800 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750
Options (change) 5,115 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 1,700 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $197,675 $68,370 $72,450 $77,450 $82,450 $102,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model S 70D
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $126,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $186,801
Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT7A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$197,675$68,370$72,450$77,450$82,450$102,450
Adjustments for Features-3,8100-5,325-3,600-5,325-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$193,865$68,370$67,125$73,850$77,125$97,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0$6,725$10,000$29,925

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

Model Year201220152015201520152015
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200 $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat$50     
Wiper de-icer$25     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Bright-finished fuel door$100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0    $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
DVD-compatible player$0     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
SD Card slot$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights$50     
Fog light, rear$100     
Headlight washers$50     
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250     
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200
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$300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100     
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$7,545$3,735$9,060$7,335$9,060$9,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$0$5,325$3,600$5,325$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5470463293407332

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

Model Year20122015
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.4,609 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 60

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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