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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $13,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3SLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,000 $48,400 $61,350
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 720 720
Premium 3 Package   9,600 6,650
Premium 1 Package   2,500  
Wood trim   325 325
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670 670
Premium 3 Package   8,928 6,185
Premium 1 Package   2,325  
Wood trim   302 302
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0
Options (change) 6,000 13,145 7,695
Options (change) 0 12,225 7,157
Destination 1,200 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $62,540 $70,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,465
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3SLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine258hp E241hp I4362hp V6
TransmissionA1T9T9
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$48,700$62,540$70,040
Adjustments for Features0-7,590-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$54,950$61,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,450

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3SLCSLC
TrimBaseSLC300AMG SLC43
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Automated lane change$300  
Automated parking system, remote$200  
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote start via app $75$75
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Roll bar $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,800$13,390$14,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,590$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,067-8,044

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3SLC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in95.7 in
Length184.8 in162.8 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.010.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC SLC300

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Analog clock25No
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested400081%
Total Not Requested94019%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested71551%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43

Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested400088%
Total Not Requested56512%

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