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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: $43,540

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $5,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelTLXModel 3
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $49,000
Advance Package 7,280  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Advance Package 6,835  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 7,280 6,000
Options (change) 6,835 0
Destination 940 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,540 $48,700

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,356
Model Year20162018
ModelTLXModel 3
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6258hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,540$48,700
Adjustments for Features-2,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,460$48,700

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
ModelTLXModel 3
Trim3.5Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $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
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,480$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,585 lb.3,814 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
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested342557%
Total Not Requested256543%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

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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