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

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Acura NSX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $92,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $156,000 $67,400 $92,400
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 750 750
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Wood trim   0  
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639 0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 2,200 6,000 4,500
Options (change) 2,009 0 0
Destination 1,800 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $160,000 $67,070 $90,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $90,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152,915
Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine500hp V6 H302hp E416hp E
TransmissionS9A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$160,000$67,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features-2,2650-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$157,735$67,070$88,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820122012
ModelNSXModel SModel S
TrimBaseBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automated manual$1400  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
High-performance inverter  $0
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation app$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Folding second row seats $300$300
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,250$5,985$7,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,265$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1050138

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Specifications Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelNSXModel S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in116.5 in
Length176.0 in196.0 in
Width76.4 in77.3 in
Height47.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested138556%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested90039%
Total Not Requested138561%

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