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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: $36,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $30,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017201720172017201720172017
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Technology Package 3,100              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Technology Package 2,843              
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 3,100 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 7,300
Options (change) 2,843 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 885 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,880 $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $141,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,336
Model Year20122017201720172017201720172017
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,880$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$141,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,600-5,325-3,950-5,675-5,675-7,425-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$63,600$66,875$65,550$68,825$81,825$90,075$133,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$69,600

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122017201720172017201720172017
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0       
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50       
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150       
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175       
Variable intermittent wipers$75       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
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$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200       
Sunroof$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
CD changer, in-dash$325       
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0       
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
Surround sound$250       
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Traffic + travel information$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Boost gauge$75       
Compass$0       
Fog lights$125       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75       
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Leather door panel trim$250       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100       
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Total Value of Features$6,275$9,875$11,600$10,225$11,950$11,950$13,700$14,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600$5,325$3,950$5,675$5,675$7,425$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0338465358480409480349

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXModel S
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in116.5 in
Length180.7 in196.0 in
Width73.6 in77.3 in
Height65.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft363.4 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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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