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

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Acura TL vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $6,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelTLModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,725 $49,000
Navigation system 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Navigation system 2,292  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,500 1,000
Options (change) 2,292 0
Destination 715 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $36,940 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,014
Model Year20082018
ModelTLModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,940$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$41,730

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082018
ModelTLModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$5,855$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0284

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20082018
ModelTLModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length189.3 in184.8 in
Width72.2 in72.8 in
Height56.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,483 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft315.0 ft3

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