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Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,520

Acura TLX 3.5   
Difference: $26,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017201720172017
ModelTLXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.56060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,320 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Advance Package 7,280              
Enhanced Autopilot   3,000 3,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Advance Package 6,738              
Enhanced Autopilot   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,280 8,500 8,500 11,300 11,300 11,300 11,300 11,300
Options (change) 6,738 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 920 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,520 $70,200 $75,200 $74,500 $79,500 $92,500 $102,500 $145,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 3.5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,053
Model Year20152017201720172017201720172017
ModelTLXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.56060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT9A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$43,520$70,200$75,200$74,500$79,500$92,500$102,500$145,000
Adjustments for Features0-845-2,570-1,195-2,920-2,920-4,670-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$69,355$72,630$73,305$76,580$89,580$97,830$140,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$3,950$7,225$20,225$28,475$70,900

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152017201720172017201720172017
ModelTLXModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim3.56060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400       
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0       
RWD $0 $0    
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700$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$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote start$150       
Remote window/roof operation$15       
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500$500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving $600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200       
Blind spot warning system$200       
Brake assist$50       
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100       
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400       
Pedestrian detection$50       
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100       
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150       
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25       
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack      $0$0
60 kWh battery pack $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack   $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack     $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger      $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25       
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900       
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50       
CD player$125       
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0       
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15       
MP3-compatible player$50       
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200       
Siri Eyes Free support$0       
SMS text-to-speech reader$25       
Surround sound$250       
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200       
Traffic + travel information$25       
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Compass$0       
Fog lights$125       
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50       
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50       
Interior ambient lighting$150       
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75       
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50       
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150       
Metal pedals       $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100       
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upgraded floor mats$0       
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100       
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable      $1000$1000
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350       
Rear wheel steering$1500       
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100       
Total Value of Features$8,905$9,750$11,475$10,100$11,825$11,825$13,575$13,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$845$2,570$1,195$2,920$2,920$4,670$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments076215101231199287206

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152017
ModelTLXModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length190.3 in196.0 in
Width73.0 in77.3 in
Height57.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.263.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested400067%
Total Not Requested199033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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