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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: $44,985

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $33,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelESModel S
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,370 $67,400
Navigation Package 2,625  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,935  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Alloy wheels, optional design 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Power trunk closer 400  
Heated steering wheel 480  
Rain-sensing wipers 155  
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 Package 2,423  
Ultra Luxury Package 2,699  
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Alloy wheels, optional design 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Power trunk closer 368  
Heated steering wheel 443  
Rain-sensing wipers 144  
Tech Package   0
Nappa Leather   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,720 17,500
Options (change) 7,110 0
Destination 895 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $44,985 $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: $34,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,987
Model Year20132012
ModelESModel S
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6362hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$44,985$78,570
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,540$78,570

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
ModelESModel S
Trim350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
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 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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
Tachometer$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4160

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
ModelESModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in116.5 in
Length192.7 in196.0 in
Width71.7 in77.3 in
Height57.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.263.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested95095%
Total Not Requested505%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested90035%

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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