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

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Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,370

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $47,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCorollaCorollaModel SModel S
TrimLESBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $69,900 $93,400
Floor mats 200 200    
Premium Package 860      
Sunroof   420    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Floor mats 127 127    
Premium Package 765      
Sunroof   373    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 1,060 620 3,250 3,250
Options (change) 892 500 0 0
Destination 760 760 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $19,730 $19,370 $66,820 $90,320

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,436
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCorollaCorollaModel SModel S
TrimLESBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine132hp I4132hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA4M5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$19,730$19,370$66,820$90,320
Adjustments for Features-6500-5,450-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,080$19,370$61,370$82,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$21,475

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelCorollaCorollaModel SModel S
TrimLESBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
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
Intermittent wipers $0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
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 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog lights$125$125  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,200$7,650$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$5,450$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000516524

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122014
ModelCorollaModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in116.5 in
Length178.7 in196.0 in
Width69.3 in77.3 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

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