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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: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $3,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $49,000
Technology Package 3,675  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Technology Package 3,363  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,675 1,000
Options (change) 3,363 0
Destination 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $47,600 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,427
Model Year20122018
ModelMDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,600$43,700
Adjustments for Features-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,370$43,700

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $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
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $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
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,280$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9940

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length191.6 in184.8 in
Width78.5 in72.8 in
Height68.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,814 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 Headroom37.5 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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested51535%

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