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

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Toyota Matrix vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,735

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $41,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMatrixModel SModel S
TrimSBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $67,400 $92,400
Premium Package 1,410    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Cargo cover   250 250
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Premium Package 1,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 1,410 2,500 2,500
Options (change) 1,255 0 0
Destination 760 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $21,735 $63,570 $88,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Matrix S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,006
Model Year201220122012
ModelMatrixModel SModel S
TrimSBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$21,735$63,570$88,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,380-8,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,735$59,190$80,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,875

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220122012
ModelMatrixModel SModel S
TrimSBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
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 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive, small $5$5
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,700$7,080$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,380$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0436608

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in116.5 in
Length171.9 in196.0 in
Width69.5 in77.3 in
Height61.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested105084%
Total Not Requested20016%

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