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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $13,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $48,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Advance Package   7,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 1,000 7,950
Options (change) 0 7,194
Destination 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,624
Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E300hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,700$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$53,915

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3RL
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
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 $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
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 
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,275$9,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,863

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

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182012
ModelModel 3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.2 in
Length184.8 in195.8 in
Width72.8 in72.7 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested92533%

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