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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: $23,695

Ford Taurus SE   
Difference: $20,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $20,830 $22,980
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Safety and Security Package   995 995
Preferred Equipment Group   965  
Heated mirrors   95 35
Front buckets   125  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Safety and Security Package   886 886
Preferred Equipment Group   840  
Heated mirrors   85 31
Front buckets   112  
Options (change) 1,000 2,180 1,030
Options (change) 0 1,923 917
Destination 1,200 685 685
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $23,695 $24,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Taurus SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,923
Model Year201820062006
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E153hp V6153hp V6
TransmissionA1A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$43,700$23,695$24,695
Adjustments for Features-9,6050-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,095$23,695$24,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$745

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820062006
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseSESEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50 
CD player  $125
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation system$600  
Range alert$0  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
LED headlights$1000  
Outside temperature display$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
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, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$11,475$1,870$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,605$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments1,3850-235

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182006
ModelModel 3Taurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.5 in
Length184.8 in197.6 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,343 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SE

Heated mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
Front buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front buckets50Yes
Console with shifter0No
Total Requested50100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Folding second row seats300Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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