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Tesla Model 3 vs. Honda Accord — Comparable 5 Year Cost to Own

September 30, 20195 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

I published an analysis the other day showing the Tesla Model 3 undercutting the Toyota Camry on a 5 year cost of ownership forecast. The plan for a while has been to update these cost of ownership comparisons since prices, tax credits, and other matters have changed in the past several months. I honestly did not expect the Model 3 to come out on top after all of the changes, but it clearly did so in the comparison with the Camry. With that comparison in mind, it’s pretty certain where a similar 5 year cost of ownership comparison with the Honda Accord is going to go.

Volkswagen ID.3 vs. Volkswagen Golf — 5 Year Cost of Ownership Comparison

September 19, 20195 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

For this analysis, I’m comparing the Volkswagen ID.3 to the lowest trim Volkswagen Golf and the highest trim Golf, but not adding any options/extras. The ID.3 likely has top-of-the-line technology, so even the base ID.3 should probably be compared to higher-trim versions of the Volkswagen Golf. Consider this an unfair handicap for the incumbents.

Shocker: Tesla Model 3 vs. Honda Civic — 15 Cost Comparisons Over 5 Years

June 14, 20195 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

When I got started on this analysis, I thought, “Well, looks like we finally have a car that is going to come out with a lower 5 year cost than a Tesla Model 3.” Nonetheless, I was super curious to see the results and see how close the Model 3 came to different Civic trims. I did not expect that the Model 3 would beat the Civic on cost in several scenarios. Does it? Does it, really?

Tesla Model 3 vs. BMW 330i — Tesla 30–55% Cheaper Over 5 Years

June 4, 20195 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

Since I published comparisons of the Tesla Model 3 and Honda Accord, I’ve been planning to conduct and publish 5 year cost of ownership comparisons between the Tesla Model 3 and BMW 330i. At last, here they are!

Tesla Model 3 Is Cheaper Than Toyota Camry, ARK Analysis Concludes

April 17, 20195 years ago Zachary Shahan 0 Comments

A recent analysis from ARK Invest indicates that the Tesla Model 3 (even the $44,500 Model 3 Long Range*) outcompetes the highly popular Toyota Camry on a total cost of ownership basis.

Sorry, Elon — I Overestimated The Costs Of The Tesla Model 3

October 13, 20186 years ago Paul Fosse 0 Comments

For this article, I wanted to correct and update estimates of the maintenance and repair costs of the Model 3 based on some research I’ve done. Aside from updating those figures and the total cost of ownership (TCO) conclusions, I also wanted to compare the Model 3 to a couple more cars.