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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: $42,995

Acura TL SH-AWD   
Difference: $57,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTLModel S
TrimSH-AWDPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,505 $93,400
Technology Package 3,730  
Tech Package   3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Fog lights   500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Front sport buckets   2,500
Technology Package 3,420  
Tech Package   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Fog lights   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 3,730 13,500
Options (change) 3,420 0
Destination 760 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,995 $100,570

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,806
Model Year20092014
ModelTLModel S
TrimSH-AWDPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine305hp V6416hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$42,995$100,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$99,055

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092014
ModelTLModel S
TrimSH-AWDPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,545$8,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515
Value of Feature Adjustments095

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092014
ModelTLModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length195.3 in196.0 in
Width74.0 in77.3 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 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 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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested130068%
Total Not Requested60032%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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