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

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Lexus SC vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,720

Tesla Model S 60   
Difference: $1,037

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelSCModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim4306070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $66,355 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Preferred Accessory Package 197          
Rear spoiler 440          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Wood trim   650 750 750 750 750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000
Preferred Accessory Package 117          
Rear spoiler 352          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 637 3,150 3,500 3,500 3,500 4,500
Options (change) 469 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 765 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $67,757 $66,720 $72,200 $77,200 $82,200 $103,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus SC 430
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,061
Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelSCModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim4306070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine288hp V8302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$67,757$66,720$72,200$77,200$82,200$103,200
Adjustments for Features-7,1600-6,175-4,450-6,175-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,597$66,720$66,025$72,750$76,025$96,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200820152015201520152015
ModelSCModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim4306070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
RWD$0$0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Wind blocker, small$100     
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
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100     
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass$15     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Laminated front side windows$200     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750     
Rear spoiler$200     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Power antenna$100     
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Fog lights$125     
Headlight washers$50     
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $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$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim$250     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$11,705$4,545$10,720$8,995$10,720$11,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,160$0$6,175$4,450$6,175$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2310539363473400

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082015
ModelSCModel S
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in116.5 in
Length178.5 in196.0 in
Width72.0 in77.3 in
Height53.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,841 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
8.863.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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