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

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Tesla Model S vs. Mercedes-Benz SLC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,040

Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43   
Difference: $66,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel SSLC
TrimP100DAMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $137,000 $61,350
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,650
Wood trim   325
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Premium 3 Package   6,185
Wood trim   302
Options (change) 6,000 7,695
Options (change) 0 7,157
Destination 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $136,700 $70,040

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz SLC AMG SLC43
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $69,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $69,041
Model Year20182018
ModelModel SSLC
TrimP100DAMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine600hp E362hp V6
TransmissionA1T9
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12500, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19235/40-18
Total Price$136,700$70,040
Adjustments for Features0-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,700$67,390

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SSLC
TrimP100DAMG SLC43
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power charge port door$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote climate control $25
Remote start via app $75
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
HEPA interior air filter$100 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
100 kWh battery pack$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
High amperage charger$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
Center stack smartphone cradle$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Range alert$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Neck-level heating, front seats $150
No leather in second row $-300
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,130$13,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,467

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SSLC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.5 in95.7 in
Length196.0 in162.8 in
Width77.3 in71.5 in
Height56.5 in51.3 in
Curb Weight4,960 lb.3,541 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft36.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft310.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

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 AMG SLC43

Premium 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD player125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested415091%
Total Not Requested4159%

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