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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: $32,475

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $37,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $27,620
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Limited Convenience Package                 475
Navigation system                 1,995
Sunroof                 895
Stability control                 495
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 170
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Limited Convenience Package                 413
Navigation system                 1,736
Sunroof                 779
Stability control                 431
Options (change) 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 4,055
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,529
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 800
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $70,450 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $105,450 $83,450 $88,450 $108,450 $32,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,601
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E263hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450$105,450$83,450$88,450$108,450$32,475
Adjustments for Features-5,510-7,235-5,510-7,235-7,310-5,510-7,235-7,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,940$68,215$74,940$78,215$98,140$77,940$81,215$101,140$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90DLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
6-speed automatic        $1000
RWD$0 $0  $0   
AWD $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
FWD        $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad        $50
Power charge port door $25 $25$25 $25$25 
Power-adjustable pedals        $125
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual        $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire        $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter        $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder        $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers        $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
70 kWh battery pack$0$0       
85 kWh battery pack  $0$0$0    
90 kWh battery pack     $0$0$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)        $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof        $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input        $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash        $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player        $50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader        $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Voice control for external devices        $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock        $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass        $0
Fog lights        $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver        $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger        $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer        $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row        $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat        $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat        $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat        $50
Metal pedals    $75  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels        $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  $0 
Total Value of Features$9,585$11,310$9,585$11,310$11,385$9,585$11,310$11,385$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,510$7,235$5,510$7,235$7,310$5,510$7,235$7,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments4936044315334374165154250

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20162008
ModelModel STaurus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in112.9 in
Length196.0 in200.4 in
Width77.3 in74.5 in
Height56.5 in61.5 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,644 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

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 70D

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

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

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

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 90

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 90D

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 P90D

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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested39076%
Total Not Requested12524%

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