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

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Acura RL vs. Tesla Model X Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $33,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRLModel XModel XModel X
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $96,050 $112,550 $147,000
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 $90,750 $107,250 $141,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model X

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model X 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,211
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRLModel XModel XModel X
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18265/45-20265/45-20265/45-20
Total Price$57,045$90,750$107,250$141,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,970-4,720-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$86,780$102,530$135,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$15,750$48,350

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model X

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRLModel XModel XModel X
TrimBase75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power front doors with proximity sensors   $500
Power gullwing doors $1200$1200$1200
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
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   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Class III trailer hitch $250$250$250
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic windshield $600$600$600
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Sunroof$900   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
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   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, second row seats $150$150$150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,105$13,075$13,825$15,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,970$4,720$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0276277292

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Tesla Model X

Model Year20122018
ModelRLModel X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in116.7 in
Length195.8 in198.3 in
Width72.7 in81.5 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.5,052 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in60.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in59.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in40.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft30.0 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 headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested205073%
Total Not Requested77527%

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