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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: $29,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $4,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelTSXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,010 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Technology Package 3,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Technology Package 2,869        
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,100 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 2,869 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,005 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX 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: $6,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,945
Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelTSXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionT5A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$34,005$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,945-1,945-3,645-3,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,005$27,755$30,745$38,045$46,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122020202020202020
ModelTSXModel 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimBaseStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225    
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$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$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0    
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
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 
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300$300
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15    
MP3-compatible player$50    
Range alert $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Traffic + travel information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150    
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$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$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,430$7,375$7,375$9,075$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,945$1,945$3,645$3,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0413375551462

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122020
ModelTSXModel 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in113.2 in
Length185.6 in184.8 in
Width72.4 in72.8 in
Height56.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,471 lb.3,555 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 Volume14.0 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested39025%

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