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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: $37,985

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $5,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelModel 3TaurusTaurus
TrimBaseLimitedSHO
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $33,100 $39,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Navigation system   795 795
Multicontour seats   595 595
Package 301A   2,700  
Package 302A / 402A     3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Navigation system   710 710
Multicontour seats   531 531
Package 301A   2,410  
Package 302A / 402A     2,678
Options (change) 1,000 4,090 4,390
Options (change) 0 3,651 3,919
Destination 1,200 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $37,985 $44,485

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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: $4,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,154
Model Year201820132013
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)235/45-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$43,700$37,985$44,485
Adjustments for Features-8800-4,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,820$37,985$40,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201820132013
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote start $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $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
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
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
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet$150  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $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
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
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Metal pedals  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,175$5,295$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$880$0$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments1270-3,730

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20182013
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
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87544%
Total Not Requested112556%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multicontour seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70024%
Total Not Requested222576%

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