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

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Ford Taurus vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,770

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusModel 3
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,105 $42,770 $49,000
Driver Assist Package 1,995 1,995  
Navigation system 795 795  
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Driver Assist Package 1,895 1,895  
Navigation system 755 755  
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 2,790 2,790 6,000
Options (change) 2,650 2,650 0
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,770 $46,435 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,759
Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusModel 3
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V6365hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$40,770$46,435$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-1,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,770$43,860$47,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,090$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201820182018
ModelTaurusTaurusModel 3
TrimLimitedSHOBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start$150$150 
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,195$9,770$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$1,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,437130

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelTaurusModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in113.2 in
Length202.9 in184.8 in
Width76.2 in72.8 in
Height60.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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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