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

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Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,855

Acura TL   
Difference: $38,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelTLTLModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseSH-AWD75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Advance Package 5,930        
Technology Package   3,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Advance Package 5,488        
Technology Package   3,452      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 5,930 3,730 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 5,488 3,452 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,855 $44,205 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL SH-AWD
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,809
Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelTLTLModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseSH-AWD75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,855$44,205$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-5,555-6,305-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,855$42,505$75,945$94,695$126,130
Cost Above Minimum$350$0$0$18,750$50,185

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20142014201820182018
ModelTLTLModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseSH-AWD75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
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
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 passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
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
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,705$8,405$12,260$13,010$14,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$5,555$6,305$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,594429393357

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20142018
ModelTLModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length194.0 in196.0 in
Width74.0 in77.3 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.163.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested149048%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

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