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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: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $39,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172006
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $22,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000  
Safety and Security Package               995
Preferred Equipment Group               1,735
Sunroof               895
Heated mirrors               35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0  
Safety and Security Package               886
Preferred Equipment Group               1,544
Sunroof               797
Heated mirrors               31
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300 3,660
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,258
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 685
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000 $27,325

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,795
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172006
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E153hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A4
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000$27,325
Adjustments for Features-8,750-10,475-9,100-10,825-10,825-12,575-12,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,450$61,725$60,400$63,675$76,675$84,925$128,125$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,675$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172006
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100DSEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800 
4-speed automatic       $800
RWD$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 liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter       $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers       $75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0 
60 kWh battery pack$0$0      
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0    
90 kWh battery pack    $0   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
High amperage charger     $750$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings       $75
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler       $200
Sunroof       $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cassette player       $50
CD changer, in-dash       $325
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver       $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger       $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer       $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0 
Total Value of Features$11,950$13,675$12,300$14,025$14,025$15,775$16,075$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,750$10,475$9,100$10,825$10,825$12,575$12,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments8209148259157798135750

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172006
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 Weight4,609 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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