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

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Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $41,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelModel SModel SMatrix
TrimBasePerformanceS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $19,565
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Premium Package     1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Premium Package     1,255
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 1,410
Options (change) 0 0 1,255
Destination 1,170 1,170 760
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $63,570 $88,570 $21,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,006
Model Year201220122012
ModelModel SModel SMatrix
TrimBasePerformanceS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E158hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21205/55-16
Total Price$63,570$88,570$21,735
Adjustments for Features-4,380-8,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,190$80,065$21,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,875$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201220122012
ModelModel SModel SMatrix
TrimBasePerformanceS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,080$11,205$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,380$8,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4366080

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012
ModelModel SMatrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in102.4 in
Length196.0 in171.9 in
Width77.3 in69.5 in
Height56.5 in61.4 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft361.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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