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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: $45,435

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $53,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelModel STaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,900 $42,770
Tech Package 3,750  
Subzero Weather Package 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,500  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Tech Package 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Navigation system   755
Sunroof   945
Options (change) 15,750 1,790
Options (change) 0 1,700
Destination 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $99,320 $45,435

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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: $54,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,476
Model Year20132018
ModelModel STaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine416hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$99,320$45,435
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,320$44,540

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
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
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 
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer$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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,525$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20132018
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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

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

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