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

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Toyota Avalon vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,844

Toyota Avalon Limited   
Difference: $39,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonModel S
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,435 $67,400
Navigation system 1,450  
Floor mats 199  
Tech Package   3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Navigation system 1,291  
Floor mats 126  
Tech Package   0
Nappa Leather   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Wood trim   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 1,649 17,500
Options (change) 1,417 0
Destination 760 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $38,844 $78,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Avalon Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,896
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,152
Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonModel S
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6362hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/45-19
Total Price$38,844$78,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,844$76,740

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonModel S
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$5,155$6,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0147

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelAvalonModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in116.5 in
Length197.6 in196.0 in
Width72.8 in77.3 in
Height58.5 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft
1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
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%
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%

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