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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: $36,345

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $7,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820102010
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $31,770 $37,770
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Navigation system   1,750 1,750
Package 302B   2,000  
Package 401B     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Navigation system   1,523 1,523
Package 302B   1,740  
Package 401B     1,740
Options (change) 1,000 3,750 3,750
Options (change) 0 3,263 3,263
Destination 1,200 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $36,345 $42,345

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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: $5,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,353
Model Year201820102010
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E263hp 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)235/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$43,700$36,345$42,345
Adjustments for Features-2,0650-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,635$36,345$39,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,100

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820102010
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 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
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  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire $150$150
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
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
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
Heated front 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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,675$5,610$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,065$0$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments2980-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182010
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.4,016 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
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 302B
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested107565%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested67598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 401B
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45023%
Total Not Requested155077%

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