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Originally Posted by Hersbird
You can get a new 4wd Cummins for the price of the dual motor Tesla. That seems fair. Similar price, similar GVWR. Of couse they don't want to try an match the mighty Cummins even though Tesla's is also a 3/4 ton class truck not a 1/2 ton like they try and compare.
Actually a gas Powerwagon might be better with front and rear lockers standard. Less weight though than the Cummins with just a rear limited slip.
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It is odd (not really) that Musk has changed his benchmark when it comes to trucks. For the Model S he compares it to the larger Mercedes S-Class based on price so he can say he outsells Mercedes. With trucks he compares his 70K truck to an almost base model F150.
For the record $65,000 will buy a Ford F-450 XLT:
6.7L V8 turbo diesel (475 hp / 1050 lb-ft torque)
10 Speed Auto
Dual Wheels
4x4
Crew Cab
7,800 lbs payload
37,000 lbs towing.