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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: $31,340

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $35,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelModel SModel SMustangMustangMustang
TrimBasePerformanceEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $29,645 $36,395 $47,795
Tech Package 3,750 3,750      
Nappa Leather 1,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750      
Wood trim 0        
Navigation system     795 795  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Technology Package         7,500
Tech Package 0 0      
Nappa Leather 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Wood trim 0        
Navigation system     755 755  
Rear spoiler     0 0  
Technology Package         7,125
Options (change) 6,000 4,500 795 795 7,500
Options (change) 0 0 755 755 7,125
Destination 1,170 1,170 900 900 900
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 1,300
Total Price $67,070 $90,570 $31,340 $38,090 $57,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,772
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelModel SModel SMustangMustangMustang
TrimBasePerformanceEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionA1A1M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$67,070$90,570$31,340$38,090$57,495
Adjustments for Features-2,405-4,3800-150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,665$86,190$31,340$37,940$56,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$6,600$25,205

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelModel SModel SMustangMustangMustang
TrimBasePerformanceEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Brake assist  $50$50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Line lock   $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Safety key  $5$5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $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   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
High-performance inverter $0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio$50$50  $50
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signal repeaters in hood   $0 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Carbon fiber trim $200   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Wood trim$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0$0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000   
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,610$7,585$3,205$3,355$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$4,380$0$150$950
Value of Feature Adjustments2273060-142-900

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20122016
ModelModel SMustang
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in107.1 in
Length196.0 in188.3 in
Width77.3 in75.4 in
Height56.5 in54.4 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170068%
Total Not Requested78532%
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 mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested170074%
Total Not Requested58526%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested287567%
Total Not Requested142533%

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