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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: $29,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel S
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,200 $48,280 $74,990 $94,990
Floor mats 229 229    
Cargo net 49 49    
Third-row 2-person bench     4,000 4,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Floor mats 139 139    
Cargo net 35 35    
Third-row 2-person bench     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 278 278 7,000 7,000
Options (change) 174 174 0 0
Destination 995 995 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $46,473 $49,553 $75,690 $95,690

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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 Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,729
Model Year2018201820202020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel S
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT8CVTA1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$46,473$49,553$75,690$95,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,350-95-1,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,473$48,203$75,595$94,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820202020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderModel SModel S
TrimLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
CVT $1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100
Power charge port door  $25$25
Remote app  $25$25
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
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
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Intercom$25$25  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Cornering lights  $50$50
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$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated second row seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Rear-facing third row seats  $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$10,850$12,200$10,945$12,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350$95$1,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,233890

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

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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