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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: $47,850

Acura MDX   
Difference: $22,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelMDXModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,280 $67,400 $92,400
Technology Package 3,675    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Third-row 2-person bench   1,500 1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 750
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500
Technology Package 3,363    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Wood trim   0  
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Options (change) 3,675 9,000 7,500
Options (change) 3,363 0 0
Destination 895 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $47,850 $70,070 $93,570

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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: $24,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,576
Model Year201320122012
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, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$47,850$70,070$93,570
Adjustments for Features-2,2700-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,580$70,070$91,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201320122012
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 
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  
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
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,865$5,595$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,270$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1040134

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested74050%
Total Not Requested75050%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested203582%
Total Not Requested45018%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested183580%
Total Not Requested45020%

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