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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: $47,088

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $34,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelESModel SModel SModel S
Trim35075D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Rain-sensing wipers 155      
Lexus Safety System+ 500      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,650      
Obstacle detection, rear 500      
Rear spoiler 319      
Heated steering wheel 450      
Panoramic sunroof 500 2,000 2,000 2,000
Cargo net 64      
LED headlights 515      
Cargo mat 105      
Power trunk closer 400      
Sunshade, rear, power 210      
Luxury Package 1,670      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Rain-sensing wipers 144      
Lexus Safety System+ 460      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,447      
Obstacle detection, rear 460      
Rear spoiler 209      
Heated steering wheel 416      
Panoramic sunroof 460 0 0 0
Cargo net 38      
LED headlights 473      
Cargo mat 65      
Power trunk closer 368      
Sunshade, rear, power 192      
Luxury Package 1,536      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 8,038 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 7,268 0 0 0
Destination 950 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $47,088 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,137
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelESModel SModel SModel S
Trim35075D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$47,088$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-890-1,640-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,088$80,610$99,360$130,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelESModel SModel SModel S
Trim35075D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
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, low-speed$200   
Brake assist$50   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Wiper de-icer$25  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,795$8,545$9,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$890$1,640$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments069102137

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,550 lb.4,609 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

Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested60035%
Total Not Requested110065%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested50029%
Total Not Requested120071%

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