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Tesla Model X vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model X vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,350

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $54,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel XModel XModel XExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,050 $112,550 $147,000 $37,855
Third-row seat 3,000 3,000 3,000  
Second-row high console 0 0 0 100
Second-row buckets 3,000 3,000 3,000 750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Package 301A       2,250
Trailer Tow Package       570
Third-row seat 0 0 0  
Second-row high console 0 0 0 85
Second-row buckets 0 0 0 638
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Package 301A       1,913
Trailer Tow Package       484
Options (change) 7,000 7,000 7,000 3,670
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,120
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $96,750 $113,250 $147,700 $42,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model X vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model X 100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,139
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel XModel XModel XExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E290hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9240, 9240, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-20265/45-20265/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$96,750$113,250$147,700$42,350
Adjustments for Features-5,980-6,730-8,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$90,770$106,520$138,920$42,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,750$48,150$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelModel XModel XModel XExplorer
Trim75D100DP100DLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power front doors with proximity sensors  $500 
Power gullwing doors$1200$1200$1200 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
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 
Brake assist   $50
Curve control   $50
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 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic windshield$600$600$600 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Heated third row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
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, second row seats$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150$150$150 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
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$13,725$14,475$16,525$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$6,730$8,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3893743750

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model X vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelModel XExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.7 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in197.1 in
Width81.5 in78.9 in
Height66.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight5,052 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room40.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room38.5 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom32.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.021.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model X 75D

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model X 100D

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model X P100D

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested117561%
Total Not Requested75039%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

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