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Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,108

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $11,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3C-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $31,635
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Package 302A   2,195
Glass roof panel(s)   1,315
Door sill trim plates   95
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Package 302A   1,959
Glass roof panel(s)   1,173
Door sill trim plates   85
Options (change) 1,000 3,605
Options (change) 0 3,217
Destination 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -4,007
Total Price $43,700 $32,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,751
Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3C-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine258hp E141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$43,700$32,108
Adjustments for Features-9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,780$32,108

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3C-MAX
TrimBaseEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
CVT $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row under-floor storage $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500
75 kWh battery pack$0 
8 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$7,375$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$920$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1330

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182015
ModelModel 3C-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in104.3 in
Length184.8 in173.6 in
Width72.8 in72.0 in
Height56.8 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.052.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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