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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: $29,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $10,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,095 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Technology Package 3,700        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology Package 3,424        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,700 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 3,424 0 0 0 0
Destination 920 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $39,715 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,594
Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine273hp V6283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$39,715$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-60-60-1,760-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,715$29,640$32,630$39,930$47,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power liftgate$350    
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack $0   
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
DC quick-charging capability $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
Rear spoiler$200    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Range alert $0$0$0$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$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$7,090$7,150$7,150$8,850$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$60$60$1,760$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments01312266223

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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 Year20152020
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 Weight3,718 lb.3,555 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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