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Ford C-MAX vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford C-MAX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,053

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $45,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelC-MAXModel SModel SModel S
TrimEnergi SEL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,920 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Package 303A 3,000      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,315      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Package 303A 2,678      
Glass roof panel(s) 1,173      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 4,315 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 3,851 0 0 0
Destination 825 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -4,007 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,053 $79,500 $99,000 $131,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,364
Model Year2014201820182018
ModelC-MAXModel SModel SModel S
TrimEnergi SEL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 PiH328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVTA1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$34,053$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,345-5,095-6,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,053$75,155$93,905$125,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2014201820182018
ModelC-MAXModel SModel SModel S
TrimEnergi SEL75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Curve control$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key$5   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
75 kWh battery pack $0  
8 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Total Value of Features$6,080$10,425$11,175$12,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,345$5,095$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0344324304

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20142018
ModelC-MAXModel S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in116.5 in
Length173.6 in196.0 in
Width72.0 in77.3 in
Height63.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

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