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Ford Transit Connect vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Transit Connect vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,345

Ford Transit Connect XLT   
Difference: $11,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectModel 3
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,905 $30,530 $49,000
SYNC 3 Package 875    
Automatic climate control, front 275    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,295 1,295  
Power-folding mirrors 180    
Alloy wheels 495    
Obstacle detection, front 200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
SYNC 3 Package 805    
Automatic climate control, front 254    
Glass roof panel(s) 1,192 1,192  
Power-folding mirrors 166    
Alloy wheels 456    
Obstacle detection, front 184    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 3,320 1,295 1,000
Options (change) 3,057 1,192 0
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,345 $32,945 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Transit Connect Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,481
Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectModel 3
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine169hp I4169hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16215/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$32,345$32,945$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,345$31,945$41,400
Cost Above Minimum$400$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201820182018
ModelTransit ConnectTransit ConnectModel 3
TrimXLTTitaniumBase
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
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 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights  $1000
Outside temperature display  $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, third row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,900$6,900$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-955332

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Transit Connect vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelTransit ConnectModel 3
Body4dr Minivan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.6 in113.2 in
Length189.7 in184.8 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height72.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom46.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom45.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom41.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room47.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
104.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Transit Connect XLT

SYNC 3 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
App support0Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested67560%
Total Not Requested45040%

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