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

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Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $6,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $49,000
Technology Package 3,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Technology Package 2,843  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,100 1,000
Options (change) 2,843 0
Destination 885 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,880 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,577
Model Year20112018
ModelRDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,880$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$43,025

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20112018
ModelRDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$6,875$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments097

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,743 lb.3,814 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

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