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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Mercedes-Benz SLK Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $11,940

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $49,000 $47,000 $59,200
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 720 720
Premium 2 Package   4,490 4,490
Premium 1 Package   3,390  
Premium 3 Package   3,790 3,790
Wood trim   325 325
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670 670
Premium 2 Package   4,175 4,175
Premium 1 Package   3,153  
Premium 3 Package   3,525 3,525
Wood trim   302 302
Options (change) 6,000 12,715 9,325
Options (change) 0 11,825 8,672
Destination 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $60,640 $69,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,671
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine258hp E241hp I4302hp V6
TransmissionA1T9T7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?500, 11500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$48,700$60,640$69,450
Adjustments for Features0-6,540-7,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$54,100$62,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,160

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3SLKSLK
TrimBaseSLK300SLK350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
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 keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Universal garage door opener $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 collision prevention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane departure prevention $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
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  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Aux input $50$50
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
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  
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights$1000  
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
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,200$13,740$14,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,540$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,089-6,693

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

Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3SLK
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase113.2 in95.7 in
Length184.8 in162.8 in
Width72.8 in71.5 in
Height56.8 in51.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,242 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 SLK SLK300

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187579%
Total Not Requested49021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Neck-level heating, front seats150No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 500W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested71547%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested235069%
Total Not Requested105031%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz SLK SLK350

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Analog clock25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
SD Card slot25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested187579%
Total Not Requested49021%
Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Total Requested235069%
Total Not Requested105031%

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