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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: $55,165

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $35,335

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $53,940
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000  
Third-row 2-person bench 4,000 4,000 4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Cargo mat       100
Cargo cover       130
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0  
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Cargo mat       95
Cargo cover       124
Options (change) 12,000 12,000 12,000 230
Options (change) 0 0 0 219
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $90,500 $110,000 $142,700 $55,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,189
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$90,500$110,000$142,700$55,165
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,015-4,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,500$109,250$140,685$51,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote climate control   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
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$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)   $150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler   $200
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals  $75 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0$0 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,335$12,085$13,350$15,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,015$4,015
Value of Feature Adjustments04389-3,837

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SExplorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in112.6 in
Length196.0 in198.3 in
Width77.3 in78.9 in
Height56.5 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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