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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: $89,690

Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $103,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelSLS AMGModel S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $189,600 $94,990
Painted brake calipers (optional) 1,000  
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Painted brake calipers (optional) 930  
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 930 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $193,175 $89,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $108,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $185,799
Model Year20122020
ModelSLS AMGModel S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine563hp V8778hp E
TransmissionT7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG104/104 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$193,175$89,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$193,175$84,935

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

Model Year20122020
ModelSLS AMGModel S
TrimBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Bright-finished fuel door$100 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,905$11,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0334

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

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,571 lb.4,941 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
6.262.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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