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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: $45,700

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $25,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016201620162016201620162016
ModelESModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3507070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,725 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,065                
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535                
Obstacle detection, rear 500                
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
Wood trim   750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,749                
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251                
Obstacle detection, rear 460                
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
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,100 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 7,460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 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 $45,700 $71,200 $76,200 $81,200 $86,200 $106,200 $84,200 $89,200 $109,200

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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 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,908
Model Year201220162016201620162016201620162016
ModelESModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3507070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$45,700$71,200$76,200$81,200$86,200$106,200$84,200$89,200$109,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,695-3,420-1,695-3,420-3,495-1,695-3,420-3,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,700$69,505$72,780$79,505$82,780$102,705$82,505$85,780$105,705
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: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220162016201620162016201620162016
ModelESModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3507070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$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
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15        
Sunshade, rear, power$225        
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
Full-size spare tire$225        
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300        
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25        
Rear seat pass-through$100        
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100        
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15        
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
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        
CD changer, in-dash$325        
DVD-compatible player$0        
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200        
Traffic + travel information$25        
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
Compass$0        
Fog lights$125        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150        
Tachometer$75        
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300        
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150        
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100        
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100        
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100        
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150        
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350        
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,575$8,300$6,575$8,300$8,375$6,575$8,300$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,695$3,420$1,695$3,420$3,495$1,695$3,420$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0150283132250207127242202

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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,581 lb.4,609 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
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 70

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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