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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,935

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $27,635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelModel SModel SAvalonAvalon
TrimBasePerformanceLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $39,900 $41,650
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Floor mats     225 225
Nappa Leather 0      
Tech Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Floor mats     140 140
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 225 225
Options (change) 0 0 140 140
Destination 1,170 1,170 810 810
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $40,935 $42,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Avalon Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,578
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelModel SModel SAvalonAvalon
TrimBasePerformanceLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1T6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$68,570$92,070$40,935$42,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-680-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$90,095$40,255$42,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelModel SModel SAvalonAvalon
TrimBasePerformanceLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,260$7,235$5,940$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$680$605
Value of Feature Adjustments0136-612-545

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20122014
ModelModel SAvalon
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in111.0 in
Length196.0 in195.2 in
Width77.3 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in57.5 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested145078%
Total Not Requested40022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested205082%
Total Not Requested43518%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested185081%
Total Not Requested43519%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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