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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: $43,690

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus   
Difference: $12,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelMDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimAdvanceStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,980 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Options (change) 0 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 920 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,900 $43,690 $49,690 $57,690

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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: $7,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,389
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelMDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimAdvanceStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$55,900$43,690$49,690$57,690
Adjustments for Features-5,0050-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,895$43,690$47,990$55,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelMDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimAdvanceStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600
Sunshades, second row$125   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
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   
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Additional screen for entertainment system$200   
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000   
HD radio$50   
HDMI port$25   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Tachometer$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0   
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
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   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$12,155$7,150$8,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6310216186

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152021
ModelMDXModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length193.6 in184.8 in
Width77.2 in72.8 in
Height66.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,026 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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