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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: $39,715

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelRDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $49,000
Technology Package 3,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Technology Package 3,424  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,700 1,000
Options (change) 3,424 0
Destination 920 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $39,715 $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: $3,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,504
Model Year20152017
ModelRDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18
Total Price$39,715$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$42,990

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152017
ModelRDXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
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
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,090$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0102

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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 Year20152017
ModelRDXModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.2 in
Length183.5 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height66.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested94037%

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