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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: $35,045

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $50,455

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $28,370 $31,115
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Third-row 2-person bench 4,000 4,000 4,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Luxury Package       1,450  
Third-row seat       845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Satellite radio       195 195
Obstacle detection, rear       255  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Luxury Package       1,232  
Third-row seat       718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Satellite radio       166 166
Obstacle detection, rear       217  
Sunroof       723 723
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Options (change) 7,000 7,000 7,000 5,940 3,765
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,050 3,202
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 735 735
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $85,500 $105,000 $137,700 $35,045 $35,615

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,504
Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$85,500$105,000$137,700$35,045$35,615
Adjustments for Features-6,475-7,225-8,11500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,025$97,775$129,585$35,045$35,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,560$0$570

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820072007
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0   
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer   $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$12,750$13,500$14,390$6,275$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,475$7,225$8,115$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments47743437100

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182007
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
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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