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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: $35,595

Honda Civic Type R   
Difference: $55,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCivicModel S
TrimType RPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,700 $92,400
Tech Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Cargo cover   250
Tech Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Cargo cover   0
Options (change) 0 4,750
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 895 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $35,595 $90,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic Type R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,151
Model Year20182012
ModelCivicModel S
TrimType RPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine306hp I4416hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/30-20245/35-21
Total Price$35,595$90,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,935
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,595$86,885

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelCivicModel S
TrimType RPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Vortex generator$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Color seat belts$0 
Heated front seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede seating surfaces$900 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,550$9,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,935
Value of Feature Adjustments0274

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelCivicModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in116.5 in
Length177.9 in196.0 in
Width70.8 in77.3 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,117 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.2 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested71031%

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