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

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Honda Insight vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,035

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $40,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelInsightModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimEX7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,490 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Navigation system 1,775                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 1,669                
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,775 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,669 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 $24,035 $64,700 $69,700 $74,700 $79,700 $99,700 $77,700 $82,700 $102,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Insight EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,447
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelInsightModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimEX7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionCVT-7A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$24,035$64,700$69,700$74,700$79,700$99,700$77,700$82,700$102,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,455-9,180-7,455-9,180-9,255-7,455-9,180-9,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,035$57,245$60,520$67,245$70,520$90,445$70,245$73,520$93,445
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 Insight vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelInsightModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimEX7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100        
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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 
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
Rear wiper$175        
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
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
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$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
Detailed driving style feedback$100        
Digital instruments$0        
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        
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100        
Total Value of Features$2,525$9,980$11,705$9,980$11,705$11,780$9,980$11,705$11,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,455$9,180$7,455$9,180$9,255$7,455$9,180$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0726830629726585604699568

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112016
ModelInsightModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in116.5 in
Length172.3 in196.0 in
Width66.7 in77.3 in
Height56.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft363.4 ft3

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