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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: $38,085

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $31,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220102010
ModelModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
TrimBasePerformanceEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $33,280 $36,280
Tech Package 3,750      
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 1,500    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Tech Package 0      
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 9,000 3,750 3,990 2,845
Options (change) 0 0 3,392 2,418
Destination 1,170 1,170 815 815
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $70,070 $89,820 $38,085 $39,940

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,490
Model Year2012201220102010
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, 7190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$70,070$89,820$38,085$39,940
Adjustments for Features-1,600-1,2900-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,470$88,530$38,085$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,060$0$755

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220102010
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
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key  $5$5
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Running boards  $350$350
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15 $15$15
Media drive, small $5  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
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$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,110$8,800$7,510$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$1,290$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments145910-1,019

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122010
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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested116047%
Total Not Requested132553%
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested690100%
Total Not Requested00%

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