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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: $27,290

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $41,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142006
ModelModel SModel STaurus
TrimBasePerformanceSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $22,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500  
Safety and Security Package     995
Preferred Equipment Group     1,735
Sunroof     895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Safety and Security Package     886
Preferred Equipment Group     1,544
Sunroof     797
Options (change) 4,750 4,750 3,625
Options (change) 0 0 3,227
Destination 1,170 1,170 685
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,320 $91,820 $27,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,972
Model Year201420142006
ModelModel SModel STaurus
TrimBasePerformanceSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E153hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$68,320$91,820$27,290
Adjustments for Features-4,460-5,7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,860$86,060$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,200$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201420142006
ModelModel SModel STaurus
TrimBasePerformanceSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,610$8,910$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$5,760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4133970

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142006
ModelModel STaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in108.5 in
Length196.0 in197.6 in
Width77.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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