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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3RDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,000 $35,800
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Advance Package   6,700
AWD   1,500
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Advance Package   6,347
AWD   1,421
Options (change) 6,000 8,200
Options (change) 0 7,768
Destination 1,200 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $48,700 $44,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,992
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3RDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp E279hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$48,700$44,975
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$41,770

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3RDX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
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, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 door panel trim$250 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,675$10,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,046

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3RDX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in105.7 in
Length184.8 in184.4 in
Width72.8 in73.7 in
Height56.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.061.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested362559%
Total Not Requested254041%

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