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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: $45,420

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $34,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162015
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $38,200
Third-row 2-person bench 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Subzero Weather Package 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,595
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000     1,000  
Package 302A / 303A                 4,600
Cargo cover                 130
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Interior and Lighting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Autopilot Convenience Features 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,392
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0     0  
Package 302A / 303A                 4,013
Cargo cover                 114
Options (change) 16,250 16,250 16,250 16,250 17,250 16,250 16,250 17,250 6,325
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,519
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $79,950 $84,950 $89,950 $94,950 $115,950 $92,950 $97,950 $118,950 $45,420

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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 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,240
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162015
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$79,950$84,950$89,950$94,950$115,950$92,950$97,950$118,950$45,420
Adjustments for Features-1,420-3,145-1,420-3,145-3,520-1,420-3,145-3,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,530$81,805$88,530$91,805$112,430$91,530$94,805$115,430$45,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162015
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic        $1100
RWD$0 $0  $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
FWD        $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet        $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cruise control        $150
Keyless entry keypad        $50
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25 
Power-adjustable pedals        $125
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote start        $150
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist        $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system        $200
Brake assist        $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear        $100
Curve control        $50
Driver drowsiness monitor        $150
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Inflatable rear seat belts        $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based        $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Safety key        $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows        $500
Temporary spare tire        $150
Trailer sway control        $25
Vehicle health reports        $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter        $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder        $25
Roof rails        $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls        $150
Rear HVAC unit        $400
Rear wiper        $175
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
70 kWh battery pack$0$0       
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0    
90 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)        $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300  $300 
Deep-tinted rear windows        $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0 
Rear spoiler        $200
Wheel-lip moldings        $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input        $50
CD player        $125
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player        $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn        $25
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver        $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger        $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)        $50
Tachometer        $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row        $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats        $300
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats        $75
Metal pedals    $75  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $100
Power-stowing third row seats        $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats        $50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0 
Total Value of Features$8,950$10,675$8,950$10,675$11,050$8,950$10,675$11,050$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$3,145$1,420$3,145$3,520$1,420$3,145$3,520$0
Value of Feature Adjustments11223399209191962021860

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162015
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 Weight4,609 lb.4,535 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 70

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30088%
Total Not Requested4012%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested307569%
Total Not Requested140031%

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