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Tesla Model S vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,574

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $46,926

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SForesterForester
Trim75D100DP100D2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $31,295 $34,295
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,595 1,595
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       199 199
Door sill trim plates       38 38
Universal garage door opener       76 76
Cargo net       90 90
Cargo cover       182 182
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
Navigation and Eyesight Package       1,366 1,366
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       129 129
Door sill trim plates       24 24
Universal garage door opener       49 49
Cargo net       58 58
Cargo cover       118 118
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 2,404 2,404
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,889 1,889
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $34,574 $37,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $47,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,877
Model Year20182018201820172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SForesterForester
Trim75D100DP100D2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA1A1A1CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$34,574$37,574
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,015-465-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,500$100,250$131,685$34,109$36,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018201820172017
ModelModel SModel SModel SForesterForester
Trim75D100DP100D2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
CVT   $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Terrain selector   $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
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  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$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 cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals  $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$9,760$10,510$11,775$10,225$10,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,015$465$765
Value of Feature Adjustments04795-430-708

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182017
ModelModel SForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in103.9 in
Length196.0 in180.9 in
Width77.3 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested155058%
Total Not Requested112542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested122544%

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