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Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,690

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus   
Difference: $7,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelMDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,990 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Technology Package 4,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology Package 3,673      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Options (change) 4,050 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 3,673 0 0 0
Destination 760 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $45,800 $38,690 $44,690 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,082
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelMDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$45,800$38,690$44,690$52,690
Adjustments for Features-3,1900-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,610$38,690$42,990$50,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2009202120212021
ModelMDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Rear wiper$175   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack $0  
75 kWh battery pack  $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$10,265$7,075$8,775$8,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,190$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9030240203

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092021
ModelMDXModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length190.7 in184.8 in
Width78.5 in72.8 in
Height68.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,536 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested72539%

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