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

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Tesla Model S vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,044

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $33,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SES
Trim75D100DP100D350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $38,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,615
Heated steering wheel       450
Rear spoiler       319
Cargo mat       105
Cargo net       65
Power trunk closer       400
Luxury Package       3,695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 460
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,413
Heated steering wheel       415
Rear spoiler       209
Cargo mat       65
Cargo net       39
Power trunk closer       368
Luxury Package       3,397
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 8,149
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,366
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $48,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,051
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SES
Trim75D100DP100D350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E268hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$48,044
Adjustments for Features-615-1,365-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,885$99,635$131,070$48,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SES
Trim75D100DP100D350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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 
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$7,795$8,545$9,810$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$1,365$2,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments48851240

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SES
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in111.0 in
Length196.0 in192.7 in
Width77.3 in71.7 in
Height56.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
LED headlights250Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested115040%
Total Not Requested172560%

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