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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: $55,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142013
ModelModel STaurus
TrimPerformanceSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $93,400 $39,300
Tech Package 3,750  
Subzero Weather Package 750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
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  
Multicontour seats   595
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Tech Package 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 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  
Multicontour seats   531
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Options (change) 14,250 5,385
Options (change) 0 4,807
Destination 1,170 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $101,320 $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: $56,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,224
Model Year20142013
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, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$101,320$45,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,320$44,435

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142013
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 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
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 
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
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$7,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-962

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20142013
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

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 seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95032%
Total Not Requested197568%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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