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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: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $5,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMDXModel 3
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,230 $49,000
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 6,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 940 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $54,170 $48,700

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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: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,527
Model Year20162018
ModelMDXModel 3
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-18
Total Price$54,170$48,700
Adjustments for Features-4,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,640$48,700

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelMDXModel 3
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Display key$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,530$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2190

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelMDXModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in113.2 in
Length193.6 in184.8 in
Width77.2 in72.8 in
Height67.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,814 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 Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 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 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom27.4 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

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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