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

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Tesla Model S vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,945

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $38,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelModel SModel SC-MAX
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $27,275
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 0    
Navigation system     795
Tech Package 0 0  
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 6,250 4,750 795
Options (change) 0 0 755
Destination 1,170 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $67,320 $90,820 $28,945

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,916
Model Year201220122018
ModelModel SModel SC-MAX
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E141hp I4 H
TransmissionA1A1CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/50-17
Total Price$67,320$90,820$28,945
Adjustments for Features-980-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,340$87,865$28,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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

Model Year201220122018
ModelModel SModel SC-MAX
TrimBasePerformanceHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$5,510$7,485$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments922060

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

Model Year20122018
ModelModel SC-MAX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in104.3 in
Length196.0 in173.6 in
Width77.3 in72.0 in
Height56.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested128552%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested108547%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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