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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: $37,150

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $6,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelTLXTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimV6V6 A-SpecStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $43,990 $49,990 $57,990
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 950 950 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $37,150 $43,750 $43,690 $49,690 $57,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,460
Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelTLXTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimV6V6 A-SpecStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7490, 10?, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$37,150$43,750$43,690$49,690$57,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,890-1,135-2,835-2,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,150$39,860$42,555$46,855$54,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0$4,300$12,300

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018202120212021
ModelTLXTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3
TrimV6V6 A-SpecStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$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$225   
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$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   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
HD radio $50   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive $15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200   
Traffic + travel information $25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station $75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Tachometer$75$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$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $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$100   
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,865$11,755$9,000$10,700$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,890$1,135$2,835$2,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,697164359310

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182021
ModelTLXModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in113.2 in
Length191.7 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height57.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 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 Volume14.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

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%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Performance

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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