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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: $32,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,370 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Advance Package 6,650          
Tech Package   4,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Premium Interior and Lighting     3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Autopilot Convenience Features     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000
Advance Package 6,243          
Tech Package   0        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting     0 0 0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features     0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0
Options (change) 6,650 11,750 12,250 12,250 12,250 13,250
Options (change) 6,243 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 940 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,960 $75,320 $80,950 $85,950 $90,950 $111,950

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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: $32,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,418
Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,960$75,320$80,950$85,950$90,950$111,950
Adjustments for Features-4050-4,675-2,950-4,675-5,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,555$75,320$76,275$83,000$86,275$106,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$955$7,680$10,955$31,580

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620152015201520152015
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0 $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$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200$200$200
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150     
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Brake assist$50     
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$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$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0    
70 kWh battery pack  $0   
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000
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
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$150
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50     
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
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
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights$1000     
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Tachometer$75     
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Metal pedals     $75
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 suede headliner  $650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel $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     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$8,355$7,950$12,625$10,900$12,625$13,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0$4,675$2,950$4,675$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3820364216324284

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162015
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
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Total Requested477577%
Total Not Requested139023%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Navigation system600Yes
Speed limit information0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested352567%
Total Not Requested175033%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested62556%
Total Not Requested50044%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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