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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,240

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelModel 3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $31,615 $35,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 1,000 4,810 3,305
Options (change) 0 4,167 2,888
Destination 1,200 815 815
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $37,240 $39,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,299
Model Year201820092009
ModelModel 3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp E292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA1A6A6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$43,700$37,240$39,670
Adjustments for Features-2,0950-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,605$37,240$37,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
ModelModel 3ExplorerExplorer
TrimBaseEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Brake assist$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  
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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
Digital instruments$0  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,100$6,005$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,095$0$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments3020-1,615

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
ModelModel 3Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in113.7 in
Length184.8 in193.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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