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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: $24,590

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $56,910

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel STaurusTaurus
Trim75D100DP100DSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $20,830 $22,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Safety and Security Package       995 995
Preferred Equipment Group       965  
Front buckets       125  
Sunroof       895 895
Heated mirrors       95 35
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Safety and Security Package       886 886
Preferred Equipment Group       840  
Front buckets       112  
Sunroof       797 797
Heated mirrors       85 31
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,075 1,925
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,720 1,714
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 685 685
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $24,590 $25,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,395
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel STaurusTaurus
Trim75D100DP100DSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A4A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$24,590$25,590
Adjustments for Features-13,430-14,180-15,0700-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,070$86,820$118,630$24,590$25,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,560$0$745

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelModel SModel SModel STaurusTaurus
Trim75D100DP100DSESEL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Keyless entry keypad    $50
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200 
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player   $50 
CD player    $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200  
Surround sound  $250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger    $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer   $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
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  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$16,175$16,925$17,815$2,745$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$13,430$14,180$15,070$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments1,0388847100-234

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182006
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 SE

Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter0No
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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%

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