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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: $34,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $8,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820192019201920192019
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,800 $35,000 $39,900 $44,000 $49,900 $59,900
Advance Package 6,700          
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Advance Package 6,347          
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,700 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 6,347 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 975 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 $43,475 $34,700 $39,600 $43,700 $49,600 $59,600

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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: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,187
Model Year201820192019201920192019
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine279hp V6283hp E283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$43,475$34,700$39,600$43,700$49,600$59,600
Adjustments for Features-1,505000-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,970$34,700$39,600$43,700$47,900$57,900
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 Year201820192019201920192019
ModelRDXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusMid RangeLong RangePerformance
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200
Power liftgate$350     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225     
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600$600
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, low-speed$200     
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75     
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0     
Rear wiper$175     
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
Aux input$50     
CD player$125     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0     
HD radio$50     
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0     
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25     
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Tachometer$75     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$9,180$7,675$7,675$7,675$9,375$9,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$0$0$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,430000216180

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182019
ModelRDXModel 3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in113.2 in
Length184.4 in184.8 in
Width73.7 in72.8 in
Height65.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,553 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested362559%
Total Not Requested254041%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Mid Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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