Tesla Model S Tesla Model S 2012 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2013

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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: $47,535

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $32,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelModel SExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $40,780
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500  
Nappa Leather 1,500  
Tech Package 3,750  
85 kWh battery pack 10,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Cargo cover 250 135
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,595
Wood trim 0  
Package 402A   4,130
Third-row 2-person bench 0  
Nappa Leather 0  
Tech Package 0  
85 kWh battery pack 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Cargo cover 0 118
Panoramic sunroof 0 1,392
Wood trim 0  
Package 402A   3,604
Options (change) 19,250 5,860
Options (change) 0 5,114
Destination 1,170 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $80,320 $47,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,906
Model Year20122013
ModelModel SExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine362hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$80,320$47,535
Adjustments for Features0-3,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,320$43,800

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelModel SExplorer
TrimBaseSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Rear-facing third row seats$0 
Stowable third row seats $600
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,660$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,460

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122013
ModelModel SExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in112.6 in
Length196.0 in197.1 in
Width77.3 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft380.7 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
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 Requested175070%
Total Not Requested73530%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

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