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

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Lexus RX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,965

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $34,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelRXModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim35070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Navigation system 2,650        
Performance Package 4,055        
Cargo mat 95        
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Wood trim   750 750 750 750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000
Navigation system 2,225        
Performance Package 3,649        
Cargo mat 57        
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 6,800 10,500 10,500 10,500 11,500
Options (change) 5,931 0 0 0 0
Destination 765 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $44,965 $79,200 $84,200 $89,200 $110,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,856
Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelRXModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim35070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$44,965$79,200$84,200$89,200$110,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,915-3,190-4,915-5,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,965$74,285$81,010$84,285$104,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082015201520152015
ModelRXModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim35070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50    
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Roof rack$300    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100    
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0   
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Laminated front side windows$200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40    
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50    
Range alert $0$0$0$0
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0    
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer$75    
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0
Total Value of Features$5,120$10,035$8,310$10,035$10,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,915$3,190$4,915$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0391239347302

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082015
ModelRXModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in116.5 in
Length186.2 in196.0 in
Width72.6 in77.3 in
Height66.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/55VR18 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested432582%
Total Not Requested95018%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%

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