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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: $39,569

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $34,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Floor mats 315 315          
Navigation system 2,650 2,650          
Cargo net 49 49          
Third-row 2-person bench     2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000
Floor mats 200 200          
Navigation system 2,359 2,359          
Cargo net 34 34          
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 3,014 3,014 10,000 9,750 9,750 9,750 10,750
Options (change) 2,593 2,593 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 810 810 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,569 $48,194 $73,570 $78,450 $83,450 $88,450 $109,450

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,870
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT5CVTA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$39,569$48,194$73,570$78,450$83,450$88,450$109,450
Adjustments for Features-1,645-3,4950-6,175-4,450-6,175-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,924$44,699$73,570$72,275$79,000$82,275$102,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$1,295$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLimitedHybrid Limited6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000      
CVT $1000     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0      
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0 $0  
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25
Power liftgate$350$350     
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50     
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225     
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150     
Removable second-row console$200$200     
Roof rails$250$250     
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125     
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250     
Rear HVAC unit$400$400     
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Wiper de-icer$25$25     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0    
70 kWh battery pack   $0   
85 kWh battery pack    $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop $150     
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25     
Fog lights$125$125     
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75      
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75     
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150     
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Total Value of Features$8,015$9,865$6,370$12,545$10,820$12,545$12,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$3,495$0$6,175$4,450$6,175$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,498-3,1910496336440377

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122015
ModelHighlanderModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in116.5 in
Length188.4 in196.0 in
Width75.2 in77.3 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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