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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus X Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,780

Ford Taurus X Limited   
Difference: $45,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus X
Trim70D8585DP85DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $30,750
Third-row 2-person bench 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 195
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Limited Ultimate Package         825
Navigation system         1,995
Limited Convenience Package         255
Sunroof         960
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0 0 0  
Premium Interior and Lighting 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 170
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0  
Limited Ultimate Package         718
Navigation system         1,736
Limited Convenience Package         222
Sunroof         835
Options (change) 12,750 12,750 12,750 12,750 4,230
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,681
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 800
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,450 $86,450 $91,450 $111,450 $35,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,691
Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus X
Trim70D8585DP85DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E263hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A6
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/60-18
Total Price$81,450$86,450$91,450$111,450$35,780
Adjustments for Features-6,960-5,235-6,960-7,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,490$81,215$84,490$104,415$35,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,725$10,000$29,925$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20152015201520152008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus X
Trim70D8585DP85DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800 
6-speed automatic    $1000
AWD$1700 $1700$1700 
RWD $0   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power charge port door$25 $25$25 
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows    $500
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter    $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rails    $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750 
70 kWh battery pack$0    
85 kWh battery pack $0$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector    $40
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings    $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Range alert$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer    $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat    $150
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0$0$0 
Stowable third row seats    $600
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200$200$200$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$12,900$11,175$12,900$12,975$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,960$5,235$6,960$7,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments5383814793980

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20152008
ModelModel STaurus X
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in112.9 in
Length196.0 in200.3 in
Width77.3 in74.9 in
Height56.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.4,034 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.647.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft385.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100088%
Total Not Requested14012%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested47542%
Total Not Requested65058%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100088%
Total Not Requested14012%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested47542%
Total Not Requested65058%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100088%
Total Not Requested14012%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested47542%
Total Not Requested65058%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested100088%
Total Not Requested14012%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested47542%
Total Not Requested65058%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested14053%
Total Not Requested12547%

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