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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: $55,390

Acura RLX P-AWS   
Difference: $14,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162017201720172017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,950 $59,950 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Technology Package 3,500                
Enhanced Autopilot     3,000 3,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Technology Package 3,214                
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,500 0 8,500 8,500 11,300 11,300 11,300 11,300 11,300
Options (change) 3,214 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 940 940 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $55,390 $60,890 $70,200 $75,200 $74,500 $79,500 $92,500 $102,500 $145,000

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,175
Model Year201620162017201720172017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6S7A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$55,390$60,890$70,200$75,200$74,500$79,500$92,500$102,500$145,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-1,595-3,320-1,945-3,670-3,670-5,420-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,390$59,415$68,605$71,880$72,555$75,830$88,830$97,080$139,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$3,275$3,950$7,225$20,225$28,475$70,900

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201620162017201720172017201720172017
ModelRLXRLXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100        
7-speed automated manual $1200       
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD  $0 $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$1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Eco accelerator $100       
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15       
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600$600$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$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400       
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$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$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150       
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100       
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100       
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$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$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack       $0$0
60 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack    $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
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$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50       
CD player$125$125       
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0       
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15$15       
MP3-compatible player$50$50       
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25       
Surround sound$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$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights $125       
Head-up display (HUD) $350       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150$150       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50       
Tachometer$75$75       
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50       
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150       
Metal pedals        $75
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100       
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear wheel steering$1500        
Sport suspension (upgrade)        $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100       
Total Value of Features$8,230$9,705$9,825$11,550$10,175$11,900$11,900$13,650$13,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$1,595$3,320$1,945$3,670$3,670$5,420$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,358143278164291250333239

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20162017
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 Weight3,956 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
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested235066%
Total Not Requested120034%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

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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