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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: $37,655

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $47,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorerExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $31,615 $35,550
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    
Third-row seat       875  
Convenience Package       995  
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
Sunroof       850 850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Third-row seat       744  
Convenience Package       846  
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 7,000 7,000 7,000 5,225 2,845
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,442 2,419
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 815 815
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $85,500 $105,000 $137,700 $37,655 $39,210

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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: $41,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,516
Model Year20182018201820092009
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, 12190, 7190, 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$37,655$39,210
Adjustments for Features-6,145-6,895-7,8600-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,355$98,105$129,840$37,655$38,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0$455

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820092009
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 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
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  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rack   $300$300
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 air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
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  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
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  
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
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
Metal pedals  $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  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$13,500$14,250$15,215$7,355$8,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,145$6,895$7,860$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments4534143600-1,014

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

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%

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