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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: $34,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $26,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelRLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Advance Package 12,000        
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Advance Package 10,859        
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 12,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 10,859 0 0 0 0
Destination 920 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $61,370 $34,700 $37,690 $46,690 $54,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,136
Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelRLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$61,370$34,700$37,690$46,690$54,690
Adjustments for Features-2,48000-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,890$34,700$37,690$44,990$52,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152020202020202020
ModelRLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $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
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote keyless entry$225    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$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$75$75$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$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack $0   
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200    
Laminated rear side windows$100    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Range alert $0$0$0$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$200$200$200
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$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$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200    
Leather door panel trim$250    
Leather seating surfaces$900    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$9,530$7,050$7,050$8,750$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,480$0$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,26700229196

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152020
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 Weight3,934 lb.3,555 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
Heated steering wheel100No
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
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested267546%
Total Not Requested312554%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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