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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: $42,845

Ford Taurus SHO   
Difference: $38,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelModel SModel SModel STaurus
Trim75D100DP100DSHO
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $37,770
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Package 402B       2,800
Navigation system       1,450
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Package 402B       2,436
Navigation system       1,262
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,250
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,698
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $42,845

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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: $35,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,263
Model Year2018201820182010
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, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$42,845
Adjustments for Features-2,890-3,640-4,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,610$97,360$128,795$42,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2018201820182010
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 
Heated steering wheel  $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 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
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
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 
Safety key   $5
Temporary spare tire   $150
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 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Media drive   $15
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 headlights   $200
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 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 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$11,760$12,510$13,775$8,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,890$3,640$4,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2232272310

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182010
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.4,016 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
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%

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