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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: $43,690

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus   
Difference: $11,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelRLXRLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 950 950 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $43,690 $49,690 $57,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,544
Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelRLXRLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT6S7A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$55,400$60,900$43,690$49,690$57,690
Adjustments for Features-1,330-2,8050-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,070$58,095$43,690$47,990$55,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172017202120212021
ModelRLXRLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200$200
Eco accelerator $100   
Remote keyless entry$225$225   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100   
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $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 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,930$10,405$7,600$9,300$9,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$2,805$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,236-2,6060216186

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172021
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 Weight3,970 lb.3,583 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
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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