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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: $34,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $8,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim3.5Standard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,450 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Advance Package 7,250        
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Advance Package 6,868        
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,250 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 6,868 0 0 0 0
Destination 950 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,650 $34,700 $37,690 $46,690 $54,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,805
Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim3.5Standard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT9A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$43,650$34,700$37,690$46,690$54,690
Adjustments for Features-2,08000-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,570$34,700$37,690$44,990$52,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172020202020202020
ModelTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim3.5Standard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
RWD $0$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$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225    
Remote start$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$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$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$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack $0   
54 kWh battery pack  $0  
75 kWh battery pack   $0 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
HD radio$50    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Range alert $0$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$200
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels $350$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$7,400$9,100$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,080$0$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,97700229196

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20172020
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.3,555 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 Standard 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 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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