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Dodge Charger vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,985

Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track   
Difference: $56,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelChargerChargerModel S
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $33,995 $92,400
Max Package 6,200    
Sunroof 995 995  
Tech Package     3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Max Package 5,518    
Sunroof 886 886  
Tech Package     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Options (change) 7,195 995 6,000
Options (change) 6,404 886 0
Destination 995 995 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,185 $35,985 $92,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,338
Model Year201220122012
ModelChargerChargerModel S
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine370hp V8370hp V8416hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)552, 11276, 6200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20245/35-21
Total Price$38,185$35,985$92,070
Adjustments for Features-1,3000-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,885$35,985$89,765
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220122012
ModelChargerChargerModel S
TrimR/TR/T Road and TrackPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Raised top speed limiter $0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,755$5,455$7,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2300158

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelChargerModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.2 in116.5 in
Length199.9 in196.0 in
Width75.0 in77.3 in
Height58.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,253 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Max Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Forward collision warning200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Beats, 552W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested285045%
Total Not Requested350055%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested180079%
Total Not Requested48521%

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