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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: $46,424

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $23,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelModel SModel SHighlanderHighlander
TrimBasePerformanceLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $45,200 $48,280
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 1,500    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Cargo cover 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Wood trim 0      
Floor mats     229 229
Tech Package 0 0    
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Cargo cover 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 9,250 7,750 229 229
Options (change) 0 0 139 139
Destination 1,170 1,170 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $70,320 $93,820 $46,424 $49,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,951
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,115
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelModel SModel SHighlanderHighlander
TrimBasePerformanceLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionA1A1T8CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$70,320$93,820$46,424$49,504
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-5,055-6,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,320$91,845$41,369$43,099
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$1,730

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelModel SModel SHighlanderHighlander
TrimBasePerformanceLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app$25$25  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
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
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Intercom  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
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
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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 
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
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  
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  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,035$8,010$11,090$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$5,055$6,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0133-4,617-5,850

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122018
ModelModel SHighlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in109.8 in
Length196.0 in192.5 in
Width77.3 in75.8 in
Height56.5 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft383.7 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested175070%
Total Not Requested73530%
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 seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

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 Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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