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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: $21,770

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $41,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelModel SModel SMatrixMatrix
TrimBasePerformanceSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $18,360 $20,760
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Cargo cover 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
215/45WR17     880  
Stability control     250  
Sunroof     890 890
CD changer, in-dash     420  
Cruise control     250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Cargo cover 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
215/45WR17     704  
Stability control     215  
Sunroof     712 712
CD changer, in-dash     326  
Cruise control     200  
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 2,690 890
Options (change) 0 0 2,157 712
Destination 1,170 1,170 720 720
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $63,570 $88,570 $21,770 $22,370

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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: $37,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,604
Model Year2012201220092009
ModelModel SModel SMatrixMatrix
TrimBasePerformanceSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$63,570$88,570$21,770$22,370
Adjustments for Features-4,030-8,1550-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,540$80,415$21,770$22,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,875$0$475

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2012201220092009
ModelModel SModel SMatrixMatrix
TrimBasePerformanceSXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$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$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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  
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive, small$5$5  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog lights   $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$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$150
Heated front seats $200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,580$10,705$2,550$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$8,155$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments4015830-114

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122009
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

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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