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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: $5,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202220222020202020202020
ModelTLXTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0TType SStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $53,700 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Enhanced Autopilot     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 500 500 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $40,495 $55,295 $34,700 $37,690 $46,690 $54,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,031
Model Year202220222020202020202020
ModelTLXTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0TType SStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4355hp V6283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT10T10A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10710, 17?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$40,495$55,295$34,700$37,690$46,690$54,690
Adjustments for Features0-7,525-1,285-1,285-2,985-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,495$47,770$33,415$36,405$43,705$51,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,275$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year202220222020202020202020
ModelTLXTLXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0TType SStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$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
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$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$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$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Wiper de-icer $25    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150    
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Front splitter spoiler $200    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$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$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input$50$50    
HD radio$50$50    
Navigation map updates, three years $0    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound $250$250$250$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$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50    
Wireless charging station $75    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge$75$75    
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$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$50$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$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0    
Upholstered instrument panel $300    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$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$8,100$9,800$9,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,525$1,285$1,285$2,985$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-149233215403344

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20222020
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.3,555 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 Standard 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 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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