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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,770

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,930

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

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

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
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E288hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19245/45-20
Total Price$48,700$40,770$46,435
Adjustments for Features-1,0050-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,695$40,770$43,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,090

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
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$8,200$7,195$9,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,005$0$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments1300-2,437

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in112.9 in
Length184.8 in202.9 in
Width72.8 in76.2 in
Height56.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,970 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft320.1 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%
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%

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