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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: $1,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Technology Package 3,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology Package 2,843      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Options (change) 3,100 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,843 0 0 0
Destination 885 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,880 $38,690 $44,690 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,564
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$36,880$38,690$44,690$52,690
Adjustments for Features0-675-2,375-2,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$38,015$42,315$50,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack $0  
75 kWh battery pack  $0 
DC quick-charging capability $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
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Compass$0   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$6,875$7,550$9,250$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$2,375$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0110335284

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,744 lb.3,583 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
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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