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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: $46,473

Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum   
Difference: $34,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum70D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Floor mats 229 229        
Cargo net 49 49        
Premium Interior and Lighting     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Third-row 2-person bench     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000
Floor mats 139 139        
Cargo net 35 35        
Premium Interior and Lighting     0 0 0 0
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 278 278 12,750 12,750 12,750 13,750
Options (change) 174 174 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $46,473 $49,553 $81,450 $86,450 $91,450 $112,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,970
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum70D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT8CVTA1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$46,473$49,553$81,450$86,450$91,450$112,450
Adjustments for Features-840-2,190-1,7250-1,725-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,633$47,363$79,725$86,450$89,725$110,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$6,725$10,000$30,625

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum70D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300     
CVT $1000    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD   $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100    
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Cruise control  $150$150$150$150
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Around view cameras$500$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Brake assist$50$50    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Perimeter scan$25$25    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75    
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Roof rails$250$250    
Second-row high console  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250    
Rear HVAC unit$400$400    
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
CD player$125$125    
DVD-compatible player$0$0    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Intercom$25$25    
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50    
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125    
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$9,025$10,375$9,910$8,185$9,910$10,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$2,190$1,725$0$1,725$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-767-2,0001330119118

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182015
ModelHighlanderModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in116.5 in
Length192.5 in196.0 in
Width75.8 in77.3 in
Height68.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft363.4 ft3

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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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87577%
Total Not Requested26523%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87577%
Total Not Requested26523%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87577%
Total Not Requested26523%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
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%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested87577%
Total Not Requested26523%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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