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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelModel 3TL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $39,580
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Technology Package   3,730
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 1,000 3,730
Options (change) 0 3,452
Destination 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $44,205

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TL SH-AWD
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,803
Model Year20182014
ModelModel 3TL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E305hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$43,700$44,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$43,185

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182014
ModelModel 3TL
TrimBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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 
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,325$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-957

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182014
ModelModel 3TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in109.3 in
Length184.8 in194.0 in
Width72.8 in74.0 in
Height56.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested79036%

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