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How does the 2025 Tesla Model 3 stack up against a gas-powered car?

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The 2025 Tesla Model 3 is the electric vehicle to keep maintenance and repairs at the lowest.

The Model 3 looks to keep costs low in all fields, with depreciation being a minor letdown.

The 2025 Nissan Altima nearly depreciates $ 10,000 less than the Model 3 , so it's already off to a good start.

The Model 3 depreciated $ 155 more than the Acura TLX, with the TLX 's projected $ 24,344 5-year depreciation.

The 2025 BMW 3 Series depreciates $ 1,213 slower than the Model 3 and the Altima $ 4,252 in maintenance after five years .

It's unlikely you'll put a Toyota Corolla side-by-side due to these two vehicles being completely different.

Toyota is well known for keeping most ownership costs low, so it shouldn't be too surprising.

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