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

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Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,869

Lexus IS F   
Difference: $45,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015
ModelISModel S
TrimFP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,000 $105,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,990  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Satellite radio 486 0
Cargo mat 69  
Cargo net 59  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Front sport buckets   2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,302  
Obstacle detection, rear 400  
Satellite radio 389 0
Cargo mat 41  
Cargo net 35  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Front sport buckets   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 5,104 8,500
Options (change) 4,167 0
Destination 765 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $61,869 $107,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS F
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,269
Model Year20082015
ModelISModel S
TrimFP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine416hp V8463hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$61,869$107,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,869$103,060

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082015
ModelISModel S
TrimFP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Ionizing air filtration $50
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 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
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 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,205$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0243

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082015
ModelISModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in116.5 in
Length180.1 in196.0 in
Width70.9 in77.3 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.4,938 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.063.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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