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Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $10,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelTSXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,160 $49,000
Technology Package 3,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Technology Package 2,843  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,100 1,000
Options (change) 2,843 0
Destination 760 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,020 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,457
Model Year20092018
ModelTSXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4258hp E
TransmissionT5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG136/123 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,020$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$41,840

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092018
ModelTSXModel 3
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,615$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0268

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092018
ModelTSXModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.6 in113.2 in
Length186.2 in184.8 in
Width72.5 in72.8 in
Height56.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,488 lb.3,814 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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