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

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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,480

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $46,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelModel STaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $92,400 $39,300
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Multicontour seats   531
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 6,000 5,385
Options (change) 0 4,807
Destination 1,170 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,070 $45,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SHO
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,589
Model Year20122013
ModelModel STaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine416hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21255/45-19
Total Price$92,070$45,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,070$43,745

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
ModelModel STaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,885$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,597

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
ModelModel STaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in112.9 in
Length196.0 in202.9 in
Width77.3 in76.2 in
Height56.5 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.4 ft320.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus specs.

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested165072%
Total Not Requested63528%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35012%
Total Not Requested257588%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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