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

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Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,490

Acura MDX   
Difference: $31,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelMDXModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,930 $69,900 $89,900
Technology Package 3,675    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Third-row 2-person bench   2,500 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Fog lights   500 500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     1,500
Technology Package 3,333    
Tech Package   0 0
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Fog lights   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 3,675 15,000 16,500
Options (change) 3,333 0 0
Destination 885 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $47,490 $78,570 $100,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,987
Model Year201120132013
ModelMDXModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$47,490$78,570$100,070
Adjustments for Features-2,1450-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,345$78,570$98,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,125

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201120132013
ModelMDXModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $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
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,530$5,385$6,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,145$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,971087

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112013
ModelMDXModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in116.5 in
Length191.6 in196.0 in
Width78.5 in77.3 in
Height68.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.4 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft363.4 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Third-row 2-person bench
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Rear-facing third row seats0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested140074%
Total Not Requested50026%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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