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Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,725

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $45,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelCivicModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimEX-L7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,955 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Navigation system 2,000                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Navigation system 1,834                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,000 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 1,834 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $24,725 $70,450 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $105,450 $83,450 $88,450 $108,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,541
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelCivicModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimEX-L7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine140hp I4315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionA5A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$24,725$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450$105,450$83,450$88,450$108,450
Adjustments for Features0-8,105-9,830-8,105-9,830-9,905-8,105-9,830-9,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$62,345$65,620$72,345$75,620$95,545$75,345$78,620$98,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelCivicModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimEX-L7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0        
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50        
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150        
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125        
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25        
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125
Digital instruments$0        
Interior ambient lighting$150        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75        
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$3,225$11,330$13,055$11,330$13,055$13,130$11,330$13,055$13,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,105$9,830$8,105$9,830$9,905$8,105$9,830$9,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0725821635725592612700575

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112016
ModelCivicModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length176.7 in196.0 in
Width69.0 in77.3 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,629 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.063.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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