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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,312

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $36,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel S
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $69,900 $89,900
Side curtain airbags 650      
Value Package 560      
Heated front seats 440      
Leather seating surfaces 1,400   1,500 1,500
Cargo mat 91 91    
Floor mats 106 106    
Third-row 2-person bench     2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 750
Cargo cover     250 250
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       1,500
Side curtain airbags 559      
Value Package 504      
Heated front seats 352      
Leather seating surfaces 1,120   0 0
Cargo mat 58 58    
Floor mats 66 66    
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 3,247 197 7,500 9,000
Options (change) 2,659 124 0 0
Destination 605 605 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,312 $36,092 $71,070 $92,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,569
Model Year2006200620132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel S
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA5CVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$34,312$36,092$71,070$92,570
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,495-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,312$35,792$69,575$89,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$20,200

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2006200620132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel S
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,825$5,125$6,320$7,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,495$2,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267133191

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062013
ModelHighlanderModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in116.5 in
Length184.6 in196.0 in
Width71.9 in77.3 in
Height67.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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