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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: $40,850

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $51,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXModel S
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $92,400
Technology Package 3,700    
Tech Package     3,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,500
Technology Package 3,505    
Tech Package     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Panoramic sunroof     0
Options (change) 3,700 0 6,000
Options (change) 3,505 0 0
Destination 950 950 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $40,850 $43,750 $92,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,429
Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXModel S
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6416hp E
TransmissionT9T9A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/35-21
Total Price$40,850$43,750$92,070
Adjustments for Features-1,820-3,0700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,030$40,680$92,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201820182012
ModelTLXTLXModel S
TrimV6V6 A-SpecPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Alloy wheels  $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$10,415$11,665$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$3,070$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,730-2,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelTLXModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in116.5 in
Length191.7 in196.0 in
Width73.0 in77.3 in
Height57.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.4,647 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
14.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested176559%
Total Not Requested122541%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested173576%
Total Not Requested55024%

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