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

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Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $12,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelRLXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $49,000
Advance Package 12,000  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Advance Package 10,859  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 12,000 6,000
Options (change) 10,859 0
Destination 895 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $61,345 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,797
Model Year20142017
ModelRLXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$61,345$48,700
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,615$48,700

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142017
ModelRLXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,430$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20142017
ModelRLXModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in113.2 in
Length196.1 in184.8 in
Width74.4 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Sunshades, second row125No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested267547%
Total Not Requested302553%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

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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