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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,495

Ford Taurus X SEL   
Difference: $10,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelModel 3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,000 $27,030 $29,770 $30,750
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Interior Power Package   295    
SYNC   395    
Interior Convenience Package   595    
Navigation system   1,995 1,995 1,995
Heated front seats   240 240  
Obstacle detection, rear   295 295  
AWD   1,850 1,850 1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Interior Power Package   257    
SYNC   344    
Interior Convenience Package   518    
Navigation system   1,736 1,736 1,736
Heated front seats   209 209  
Obstacle detection, rear   257 257  
AWD   1,665 1,665 1,664
Options (change) 1,000 5,665 4,380 3,845
Options (change) 0 4,986 3,867 3,400
Destination 1,200 800 800 800
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $33,495 $34,950 $35,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus X SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,825
Model Year2018200820082008
ModelModel 3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine258hp E263hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA1A6A6A6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 4?, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$43,700$33,495$34,950$35,395
Adjustments for Features-1,4100-775-1,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,290$33,495$34,175$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$680$625

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year2018200820082008
ModelModel 3Taurus XTaurus XTaurus X
TrimBaseSELEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automatic $1000$1000$1000
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250   
Remote app$25   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning$200   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Rearview camera$200   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
75 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
In-vehicle Internet$150   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Range alert$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass $0$0$0
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Digital instruments$0   
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Tachometer $75$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   
Folding passenger seat $150$150$150
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Stowable third row seats $600$600$600
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$8,300$6,890$7,665$8,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0$775$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments2030-711-1,170

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus X

Model Year20182008
ModelModel 3Taurus X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.2 in112.9 in
Length184.8 in200.3 in
Width72.8 in74.9 in
Height56.8 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,204 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in46.0 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.047.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.085.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Interior Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested35074%
Total Not Requested12526%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Interior Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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