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

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Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $46,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015201520152015
ModelRSXRSXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseType-S6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,325 $23,845 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,150   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             1,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,047   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 1,150 0 5,000 4,250 4,250 4,250 5,250
Options (change) 1,047 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 615 615 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $22,090 $24,460 $68,570 $72,950 $77,950 $82,950 $103,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,885
Model Year2006200620152015201520152015
ModelRSXRSXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseType-S6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4201hp I4302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionM5M6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6170, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$22,090$24,460$68,570$72,950$77,950$82,950$103,950
Adjustments for Features0-600-7,105-12,530-10,805-12,530-12,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$23,860$61,465$60,420$67,145$70,420$91,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,770$1,045$0$6,725$10,000$30,700

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2006200620152015201520152015
ModelRSXRSXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseType-S6070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0 $0  
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0    
70 kWh battery pack   $0   
85 kWh battery pack    $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Body kit $0     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200     
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
Cassette player $50     
CD changer, in-dash $325     
CD player$125      
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation system   $600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75     
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Total Value of Features$1,825$2,425$8,930$14,355$12,630$14,355$14,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$7,105$12,530$10,805$12,530$12,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5496561,082873952778

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062015
ModelRSXModel S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in116.5 in
Length172.4 in196.0 in
Width67.9 in77.3 in
Height54.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.063.4 ft3

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