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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: $40,005

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $41,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim70D8585DP85DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $35,550
Third-row 2-person bench 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Navigation system         1,995
Quad Bucket Seating Group         795
Sunroof         850
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0 0  
Premium Interior and Lighting 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0  
Navigation system         1,696
Quad Bucket Seating Group         676
Sunroof         723
Options (change) 12,750 12,750 12,750 12,750 3,640
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,095
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 815
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,450 $86,450 $91,450 $111,450 $40,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,775
Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim70D8585DP85DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E210hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A5
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19235/65-18
Total Price$81,450$86,450$91,450$111,450$40,005
Adjustments for Features-6,335-4,610-6,335-6,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,115$81,840$85,115$105,040$40,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$10,000$29,925$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152015201520152009
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim70D8585DP85DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800 
5-speed automatic    $900
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power charge port door$25 $25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire    $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch    $200
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Roof rack    $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750 
70 kWh battery pack$0    
85 kWh battery pack $0$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Running boards    $350
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player    $125
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive    $15
MP3-compatible player    $50
Range alert$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer    $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200$200$200$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
White-letter tires    $0
Total Value of Features$13,490$11,765$13,490$13,565$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,335$4,610$6,335$6,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4903364363620

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152009
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 Weight4,609 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 70D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested34030%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested100089%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested34030%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested100089%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested34030%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested100089%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested34030%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested12511%
Total Not Requested100089%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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