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

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Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,475

Acura RDX   
Difference: $43,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Advance Package 6,700      
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Advance Package 6,347      
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 6,700 8,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 6,347 0 0 0
Destination 975 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,475 $86,500 $106,000 $138,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,372
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$43,475$86,500$106,000$138,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,370-4,120-5,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,475$83,130$101,880$133,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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 mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$8,805$12,175$12,925$14,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,370$4,120$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0245245245

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
ModelRDXModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in116.5 in
Length184.4 in196.0 in
Width73.7 in77.3 in
Height65.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft363.4 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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested367560%
Total Not Requested249040%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

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 S 100D

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 S P100D

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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