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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Transit Connect Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Ford Transit Connect Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,590

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $34,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelModel SModel STransit Connect
TrimBasePerformanceXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $24,825
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Wood trim 0    
Automatic headlights     125
SYNC     325
Automatic climate control, front     275
Leather Package     1,550
Alloy wheels     495
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Automatic headlights     115
SYNC     299
Automatic climate control, front     254
Leather Package     1,427
Alloy wheels     456
Options (change) 2,250 750 2,770
Options (change) 0 0 2,551
Destination 1,170 1,170 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $63,320 $86,820 $28,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Transit Connect

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,394
Model Year201220122016
ModelModel SModel STransit Connect
TrimBasePerformanceXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Engine302hp E416hp E169hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21215/55-16
Total Price$63,320$86,820$28,590
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,420$82,945$28,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year201220122016
ModelModel SModel STransit Connect
TrimBasePerformanceXLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Brake assist  $50
Curve control  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive, small$5$5 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Tachometer  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,130$7,105$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1902830

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Ford Transit Connect

Model Year20122016
ModelModel STransit Connect
Body4dr Hatch4dr Minivan
Wheelbase116.5 in104.8 in
Length196.0 in173.9 in
Width77.3 in72.2 in
Height56.5 in72.6 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,669 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in46.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in45.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft346.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft377.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

Automatic headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested35093%
Total Not Requested257%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Compass0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15026%
Total Not Requested42574%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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