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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: $30,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,370 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Advance Package 6,650              
Premium Upgrades Package   3,500 3,500          
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Enhanced Autopilot   3,000 3,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               1,000
Advance Package 6,243              
Premium Upgrades Package   0 0          
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler               0
Options (change) 6,650 12,000 12,000 11,300 11,300 11,300 11,300 12,300
Options (change) 6,243 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 940 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 $42,960 $73,700 $78,700 $74,500 $79,500 $92,500 $102,500 $146,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,620
Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
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)235/60-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,960$73,700$78,700$74,500$79,500$92,500$102,500$146,000
Adjustments for Features0-2,945-4,670-1,770-3,495-3,495-5,245-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,960$70,755$74,030$72,730$76,005$89,005$97,255$140,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$1,975$5,250$18,250$26,500$69,625

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162017201720172017201720172017
ModelRDXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$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$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150       
Remote window/roof operation$15       
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
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, low-speed$200       
Blind spot warning system$200       
Brake assist$50       
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100       
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$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 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 
HEPA interior air filter $100$100     
Interior air filter$0  $0$0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175       
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
Aux input$50       
CD player$125       
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0       
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15       
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
Siri Eyes Free support$0       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25       
Surround sound$250       
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Traffic + travel information$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0       
Cornering lights $50$50     
Fog lights$125$125$125     
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50       
Steering-linked headlights $150$150     
Tachometer$75       
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300       
Leather door panel trim $250$250     
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100       
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200     
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100       
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350       
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100       
Total Value of Features$8,180$11,125$12,850$9,950$11,675$11,675$13,425$13,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,945$4,670$1,770$3,495$3,495$5,245$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0252374150277238322243

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162017
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
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 sound250No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
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
Total Requested432570%
Total Not Requested184030%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested77532%
Total Not Requested165068%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested77532%
Total Not Requested165068%
Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
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 and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
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 and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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