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

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Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,400

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $31,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelRLXRLXModel SModel SModel S
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 8,000 8,000 8,000
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 $86,500 $106,000 $138,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RLX P-AWS
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,541
Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelRLXRLXModel SModel SModel S
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6S7A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$55,400$60,900$86,500$106,000$138,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-3,545-4,295-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,400$59,425$82,955$101,705$133,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172017201820182018
ModelRLXRLXModel SModel SModel S
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
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$1700
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   
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600
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   
Brake assist$50$50   
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 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows$100$100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
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
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,980$10,455$12,525$13,275$14,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$3,545$4,295$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,370258255239

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20172018
ModelRLXModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in116.5 in
Length196.1 in196.0 in
Width74.4 in77.3 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

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 S 100D

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 S P100D

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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