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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: $53,055

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $15,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelRXRXModel SModel S
Trim350450hBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,270 $45,695 $67,400 $92,400
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120    
Luxury Package 4,180 4,180    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640 640    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 500 1,500 1,500
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Cargo cover     250 250
Wood trim     0  
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956    
Luxury Package 3,848 3,848    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589 589    
Panoramic sunroof 1,703 460 0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 8,790 7,440 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 8,096 6,853 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $53,055 $54,130 $68,820 $92,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 450h
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,060
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelRXRXModel SModel S
Trim350450hBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8CVT-6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$53,055$54,130$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features-5,985-7,5350-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,070$46,595$68,820$90,345
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelRXRXModel SModel S
Trim350450hBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop $150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600  
Total Value of Features$9,945$11,495$3,960$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,985$7,535$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,589-7,0720135

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelRXModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in116.5 in
Length192.5 in196.0 in
Width74.6 in77.3 in
Height67.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested137542%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62583%
Total Not Requested12517%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested190058%
Total Not Requested137542%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested242598%
Total Not Requested602%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested603%

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