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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: $42,960

Acura RDX   
Difference: $43,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelRDXModel S
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,370 $69,900
Advance Package 6,650  
Tech Package   3,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500
85 kWh battery pack   10,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Cargo cover   250
Fog lights   500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Advance Package 6,243  
Tech Package   0
Obstacle detection, rear   0
85 kWh battery pack   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Cargo cover   0
Fog lights   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Options (change) 6,650 23,250
Options (change) 6,243 0
Destination 940 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,960 $86,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,732
Model Year20162014
ModelRDXModel S
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6362hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-19
Total Price$42,960$86,820
Adjustments for Features-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,765$86,820

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162014
ModelRDXModel S
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,005$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162014
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 Weight3,737 lb.4,647 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
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested287547%
Total Not Requested329053%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
85 kWh battery pack
FeatureValueRequested?
85 kWh battery pack0No
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)0No
Electric
362 hp
325 lb-ft
1000Yes
DC quick charging compatibility, free use of proprietary net1000No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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