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After the third paragraph sits this comparison with the Tesla Model S. http://autos.nydailynews.com/compare/1525-1606-1613-3976/201...

The word 'disingenuous' comes to mind, as you can see they've deliberately started off with a Tesla Model S column containing nothing but red "x" marks suggesting it lacks every feature of every other car. Looks like a disguised smear campaign to me.

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Well, you can say this either way. It also packs 362 hp, which makes the other cars look like matchboxes in comparison.

Where I agree with you, though, is that it is crystal clear that they don't target the same customers, and in this regard, the comparison is indeed disingenuous, one way or the other. If it were traditional gasoline cars, you'd never see this (say, a Mustang alongside the Yaris, because, you know, they both use gasoline!).

Wow, it is also wrong - the tesla does have many of those features.

They're comparing the $50K model, which is the most spartan Model S.

Right, and no "Driver and Passenger Seat Airbags?" Come on...

And now compared against the Signature Performance. http://autos.nydailynews.com/compare/1528-1606-1613-3976/201...

Agreed; they have bullshit specs for the S.

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