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Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920192019201920192019
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,895 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
Technology Package 3,300          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology Package 3,026          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,300 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 3,026 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 760 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $37,955 $29,700 $34,600 $38,700 $44,600 $54,600

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,168
Model Year200920192019201920192019
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$37,955$29,700$34,600$38,700$44,600$54,600
Adjustments for Features-1,175000-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$29,700$34,600$38,700$42,900$52,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,900$9,000$13,200$23,200

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year200920192019201920192019
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700   $1700$1700
RWD $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$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$200
Forward collision warning $200$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$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0     
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack $0    
54 kWh battery pack  $0   
62 kWh battery pack   $0  
75 kWh battery pack    $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200     
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50     
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Traffic information$25     
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge$75     
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150     
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250     
Leather seating surfaces$900     
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Total Value of Features$8,900$7,725$7,725$7,725$9,425$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0$0$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,082000240196

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092019
ModelRDXModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.2 in
Length180.7 in184.8 in
Width73.6 in72.8 in
Height65.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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