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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $8,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelRLXModel 3
TrimP-AWSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $49,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 940 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $51,890 $43,700

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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: $7,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,385
Model Year20162018
ModelRLXModel 3
TrimP-AWSBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$51,890$43,700
Adjustments for Features-7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,110$43,700

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelRLXModel 3
TrimP-AWSBase
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 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
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$6,005$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7190

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,955 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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