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Ford Explorer vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,325

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,375

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerModel 3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,090 $49,000
Package 301A 2,240  
3.5L V6 0  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Package 301A 2,127  
3.5L V6 0  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,240 6,000
Options (change) 2,127 0
Destination 995 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $45,325 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,072
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerModel 3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/45-18
Total Price$45,325$48,700
Adjustments for Features-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,615$48,700

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerModel 3
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$11,260$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5460

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorerModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length198.3 in184.8 in
Width78.9 in72.8 in
Height70.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,457 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested195074%

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