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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,495

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $8,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820222022
ModelModel 3TLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $38,900 $53,700
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 500 500
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0
Options (change) 6,000 500 500
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,095 1,095
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $40,495 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,080
Model Year201820222022
ModelModel 3TLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionA1T10T10
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?350, 10710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$48,700$40,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features-1,2850-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,415$40,495$47,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,275

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820222022
ModelModel 3TLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Automated lane change$300  
Automated parking system, remote$200  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Road sign information $75$75
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Metal pedals  $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,100$6,815$14,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments1660-149

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelModel 3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in113.0 in
Length184.8 in194.6 in
Width72.8 in75.2 in
Height56.8 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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