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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: $37,225

Acura TLX V6   
Difference: $51,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelTLXModel S
TrimV6Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $92,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)   750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 0 2,250
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,025 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $37,225 $88,320

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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: $52,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,315
Model Year20202012
ModelTLXModel S
TrimV6Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6416hp E
TransmissionT9A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/35-21
Total Price$37,225$88,320
Adjustments for Features-1,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,760$88,320

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20202012
ModelTLXModel S
TrimV6Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive, small $5
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,015$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20202012
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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