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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: $25,720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015201520152015
ModelMDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,280 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Technology Package 3,675          
Third-row 2-person bench   2,500 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium Interior and Lighting     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000
Technology Package 3,363          
Third-row 2-person bench   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting     0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 3,675 10,000 12,750 12,750 12,750 13,750
Options (change) 3,363 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $47,850 $73,570 $81,450 $86,450 $91,450 $112,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,829
Model Year201320152015201520152015
ModelMDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$47,850$73,570$81,450$86,450$91,450$112,450
Adjustments for Features-4,1550-7,300-5,575-7,300-7,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,695$73,570$74,150$80,875$84,150$104,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580$7,305$10,580$31,205

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201320152015201520152015
ModelMDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700 $1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0 $0  
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50     
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100$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$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim$250 $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75     
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Rear-facing third row seats $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$9,205$5,050$12,350$10,625$12,350$12,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$0$7,300$5,575$7,300$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8510565406503430

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132015
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.4,609 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 60

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%
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 70D

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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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 85

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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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 85D

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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
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 P85D

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%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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