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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: $34,490

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $45,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SMustangMustang
Trim75D100DP100DV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $26,310 $33,710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Security Package       695 695
Comfort Package       595 595
Electronics Package       2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights       525 525
Pony Package       995  
Rearview camera       240 240
Glass roof panel(s)       1,995 1,995
Rear spoiler         0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Security Package       605 605
Comfort Package       518 518
Electronics Package       2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights       457 457
Pony Package       866  
Rearview camera       209 209
Glass roof panel(s)       1,736 1,736
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 7,385 6,390
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,427 5,561
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $79,500 $99,000 $131,700 $34,490 $40,895

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,430
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SMustangMustang
Trim75D100DP100DV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$79,500$99,000$131,700$34,490$40,895
Adjustments for Features-8,255-9,005-10,2700-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,245$89,995$121,430$34,490$40,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$6,255

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelModel SModel SModel SMustangMustang
Trim75D100DP100DV6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key   $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire    $150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
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  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25$25
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  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
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  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)   $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  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
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, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$11,950$12,700$13,965$3,695$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,255$9,005$10,270$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments6545734910-137

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,609 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
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
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, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested45051%
Total Not Requested42549%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
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, large15No
Total Requested105099%
Total Not Requested151%

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