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

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Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,495

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $8,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXModel 3
Trim2.0TType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $49,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 500 500 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,495 $55,295 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,080
Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXModel 3
Trim2.0TType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT10T10A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10710, 17?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$40,495$55,295$48,700
Adjustments for Features0-7,525-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,495$47,770$47,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,275$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year202220222018
ModelTLXTLXModel 3
Trim2.0TType SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer $25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler $200 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Alexa integration$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75$75 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Metal pedals $75 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,815$14,340$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,525$1,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149166

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20222018
ModelTLXModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in113.2 in
Length194.6 in184.8 in
Width75.2 in72.8 in
Height56.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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