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Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,600

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelESModel S
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $67,400
Navigation system 2,465  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Tech Package   3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Wood trim   0
Navigation system 2,233  
Ultra Luxury Package 3,040  
Tech Package   0
Nappa Leather   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,000 17,500
Options (change) 5,273 0
Destination 875 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,600 $78,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,706
Model Year20112012
ModelESModel S
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6362hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$43,600$78,570
Adjustments for Features0-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,600$77,690

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112012
ModelESModel S
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,855$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments071

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112012
ModelESModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length191.1 in196.0 in
Width71.1 in77.3 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.763.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft
1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested192577%
Total Not Requested56023%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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