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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: $44,395

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $41,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $37,535
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 1,595
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Package 302A       4,305
Cargo cover       135
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 1,356
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Package 302A       3,659
Cargo cover       115
Options (change) 7,000 7,000 7,000 6,035
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,130
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $85,500 $105,000 $137,700 $44,395

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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 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,188
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/50-20
Total Price$85,500$105,000$137,700$44,395
Adjustments for Features-255-1,005-2,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,245$103,995$135,430$44,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182011
ModelModel SModel SModel SExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
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
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
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 spoiler   $200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
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 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,410$11,160$12,425$10,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$1,005$2,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments19601040

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182011
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.4,579 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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested197550%
Total Not Requested200050%

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