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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: $67,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $140,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel S
TrimGTBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $201,500 $67,400 $92,400
Carbon fiber trim 2,750    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Wood trim   0  
Carbon fiber trim 2,558    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 2,750 6,000 4,500
Options (change) 2,558 0 0
Destination 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 2,100 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $207,275 $67,070 $90,570

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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: $137,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $196,492
Model Year201420122012
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel S
TrimGTBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine583hp 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)265/35-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$207,275$67,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features-3,0250-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$204,250$67,070$88,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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

Model Year201420122012
ModelSLS AMGModel SModel S
TrimGTBasePerformance
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  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
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  
Painted brake calipers (optional)$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  
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  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Synthetic suede headliner$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,745$4,720$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8160138

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

Model Year20142012
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 Weight3,727 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

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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested193578%
Total Not Requested55022%
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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested173576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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