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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: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim3.5Standard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Advance Package 7,280      
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000
Advance Package 6,738      
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Options (change) 7,280 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 6,738 0 0 0
Destination 920 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,520 $43,690 $49,690 $57,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,178
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim3.5Standard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT9A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$43,520$43,690$49,690$57,690
Adjustments for Features-2,0800-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,440$43,690$47,990$55,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
Trim3.5Standard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
RWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225   
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400   
Pedestrian detection$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
54 kWh battery pack $0  
75 kWh battery pack  $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
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   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,480$7,400$9,100$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9510216186

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20152021
ModelTLXModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length190.3 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,583 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested342557%
Total Not Requested256543%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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