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Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $7,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelRLModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $49,000
Technology Package 3,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Technology Package 3,245  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,620 1,000
Options (change) 3,245 0
Destination 810 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,260 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,255
Model Year20102018
ModelRLModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$51,260$43,700
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,530$43,700

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20102018
ModelRLModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,855$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5700

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20102018
ModelRLModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in113.2 in
Length195.8 in184.8 in
Width72.7 in72.8 in
Height57.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

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