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

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Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $19,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXModel 3
TrimType-SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,845 $49,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 1,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 615 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,460 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RSX Type-S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,461
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXModel 3
TrimType-SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4258hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$24,460$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-8,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$35,320

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXModel 3
TrimType-SBase
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation system $600
Range alert $0
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,620$12,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments01,208

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXModel 3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in113.2 in
Length172.4 in184.8 in
Width67.9 in72.8 in
Height54.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft315.0 ft3

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