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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: $31,638

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $40,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelModel SModel SC-MAX
TrimBasePerformanceEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $31,770
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000  
Fog lights 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Package 303A     3,000
Tech Package 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0 0  
Fog lights 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0  
Package 303A     2,850
Options (change) 8,250 8,250 3,000
Options (change) 0 0 2,850
Destination 1,170 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -4,007
Total Price $71,820 $95,320 $31,638

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,386
Model Year201420142016
ModelModel SModel SC-MAX
TrimBasePerformanceEnergi SEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1A1CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/50-17
Total Price$71,820$95,320$31,638
Adjustments for Features-30-2,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,790$93,265$31,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0

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

Model Year201420142016
ModelModel SModel SC-MAX
TrimBasePerformanceEnergi SEL
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
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 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
60 kWh battery pack$0  
8 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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,010$7,035$4,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$30$2,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments31360

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

Model Year20142016
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.3,608 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested142575%
Total Not Requested47525%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

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

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