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

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Tesla Model S vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,930

Lexus SC 430   
Difference: $9,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelModel SModel SModel SSC
Trim75D100DP100D430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $68,405
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Preferred Accessory Package       210
Rear spoiler       440
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Preferred Accessory Package       124
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 650
Options (change) 0 0 0 476
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $79,500 $99,000 $131,700 $69,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus SC 430
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,010
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelModel SModel SModel SSC
Trim75D100DP100D430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E288hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$79,500$99,000$131,700$69,930
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,015-585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,500$98,250$129,685$69,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelModel SModel SModel SSC
Trim75D100DP100D430
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
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 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$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 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Power antenna   $100
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$11,270$12,020$13,285$11,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,015$585
Value of Feature Adjustments04896-521

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20182010
ModelModel SSC
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase116.5 in103.1 in
Length196.0 in178.5 in
Width77.3 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in53.1 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft38.8 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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