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

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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,695

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $32,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelModel SModel SHighlanderHighlander
TrimBasePerformanceLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $33,220 $41,220
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 1,500    
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Cargo cover 250 250   90
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Extra Value Package 8     3,400  
Floor mats     275  
Navigation system       2,775
Sunroof       850
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0    
Tech Package 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Cargo cover 0 0   72
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Extra Value Package 8     3,060  
Floor mats     180  
Navigation system       2,301
Sunroof       680
Options (change) 9,250 7,750 3,675 3,715
Options (change) 0 0 3,240 3,053
Destination 1,170 1,170 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $70,320 $93,820 $37,695 $45,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,231
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelModel SModel SHighlanderHighlander
TrimBasePerformanceLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionA1A1T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$70,320$93,820$37,695$45,735
Adjustments for Features-405-2,3800-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,915$91,440$37,695$44,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$6,840

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220102010
ModelModel SModel SHighlanderHighlander
TrimBasePerformanceLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer  $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$7,110$9,085$6,705$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$2,380$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments361610-1,080

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122010
ModelModel SHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in109.8 in
Length196.0 in188.4 in
Width77.3 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,848 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested155062%
Total Not Requested93538%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested73532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested82570%
Total Not Requested35030%

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