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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,195

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $34,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SMustangMustang
TrimBasePerformanceV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $26,310 $33,710
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Comfort Package     595 595
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Rearview camera     240 240
Xenon HID headlights     920 920
Pony Package     995  
Rear spoiler       0
Tech Package 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Comfort Package     518 518
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Rearview camera     209 209
Xenon HID headlights     801 801
Pony Package     866  
Rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 6,000 4,500 5,090 4,095
Options (change) 0 0 4,430 3,564
Destination 1,170 1,170 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $67,070 $90,570 $32,195 $38,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,577
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SMustangMustang
TrimBasePerformanceV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionA1A1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$67,070$90,570$32,195$38,600
Adjustments for Features-3,990-5,9650-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,080$84,605$32,195$38,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$6,255

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelModel SModel SMustangMustang
TrimBasePerformanceV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,370$8,345$2,380$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,990$5,965$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments3774170-138

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122012
ModelModel SMustang
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in107.1 in
Length196.0 in188.1 in
Width77.3 in73.9 in
Height56.5 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested143558%
Total Not Requested105042%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested143563%
Total Not Requested85037%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested62571%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested1065100%
Total Not Requested00%

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