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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $35,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelTLModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,325 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Navigation system 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Navigation system 1,821          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,000 7,500 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 1,821 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 615 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,940 $71,070 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $105,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,995
Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelTLModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,940$71,070$75,450$80,450$85,450$105,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,745-7,170-5,445-7,170-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$69,325$68,280$75,005$78,280$98,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,045$0$6,725$10,000$30,000

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200620152015201520152015
ModelTLModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimBase6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
RWD $0 $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100 $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
Brake assist$50     
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150     
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500     
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Cassette player$50     
CD changer, in-dash$325     
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $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
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Fog lights$125     
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50     
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50     
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$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75     
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50     
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200 $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 height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$4,215$5,960$11,385$9,660$11,385$11,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745$7,170$5,445$7,170$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0155599426529428

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062015
ModelTLModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in116.5 in
Length189.3 in196.0 in
Width72.2 in77.3 in
Height56.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.563.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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