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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: $38,690

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus   
Difference: $18,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRLModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Advance Package 7,950      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Advance Package 7,194      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Options (change) 7,950 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 7,194 0 0 0
Destination 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $57,045 $38,690 $44,690 $52,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,624
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRLModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$57,045$38,690$44,690$52,690
Adjustments for Features-3,1300-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,915$38,690$42,990$50,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelRLModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$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   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack $0  
75 kWh battery pack  $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
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$100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$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$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,405$6,275$7,975$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8630240203

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122021
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 Weight4,100 lb.3,583 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 Volume13.8 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested92533%

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