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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: $47,430

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $39,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim75D100DP100DSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $42,770
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000 5,000 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Navigation system       795
Driver Assist Package       1,995
Sunroof       995
Enhanced Autopilot 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Navigation system       755
Driver Assist Package       1,895
Sunroof       945
Options (change) 8,000 8,000 8,000 3,785
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,595
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $86,500 $106,000 $138,700 $47,430

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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 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,013
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim75D100DP100DSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E365hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$86,500$106,000$138,700$47,430
Adjustments for Features-2,405-3,155-4,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,095$102,845$134,280$47,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim75D100DP100DSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000$1000 
Automated lane change$300$300$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200$200$200 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600$600 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support   $100
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$12,710$13,460$14,725$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,405$3,155$4,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1751882010

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,970 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 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

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