2022 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. 2022 Tesla Model 3

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and 2022 Tesla Model 3 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2022 Tesla Model 3.

In comparing the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The 2022 Tesla Model 3 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning's and the 2022 Tesla Model 3's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning ranges from $43,906 to $81,253 while a used 2022 Tesla Model 3 is priced between $24,989 to $45,290.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning loses 49.6 percent of its value and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 loses 46.7 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Tesla Model 3 retains 2.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning’s base engine makes 452 horsepower, and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 base engine makes 201 horsepower. The F-150 Lightning is rated to deliver an average of 76 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 230 miles. The Model 3 is rated to deliver an average of 127 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 267 miles. This gives the 2022 Tesla Model 3 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Both models use electricity. The charge time for the F-150 Lightning is 15 hours (240V), while the charge time for the Model 3 is 10 hours (240V).

Passenger Space Comparison: The 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, a electric fullsize truck, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The 2022 Tesla Model 3, a electric compact car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning and the 2022 Tesla Model 3 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.