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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,250

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $34,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePerformanceEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $28,370 $31,115
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Luxury Package     1,450  
Third-row seat     845 375
Sunroof     850 850
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Nappa Leather 0      
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Luxury Package     1,232  
Third-row seat     718 319
Sunroof     723 723
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0  
Options (change) 5,250 3,750 3,145 1,225
Options (change) 0 0 2,673 1,042
Destination 1,170 1,170 735 735
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $66,320 $89,820 $32,250 $33,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,437
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePerformanceEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$66,320$89,820$32,250$33,075
Adjustments for Features-950-2,8500-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,370$86,970$32,250$32,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,600$0$575

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePerformanceEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive, small$5$5  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$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$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,900$5,050$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$2,850$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments912010-235

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122007
ModelModel SExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in113.7 in
Length196.0 in193.4 in
Width77.3 in73.7 in
Height56.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

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 seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested130070%
Total Not Requested55030%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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