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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,135

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3TSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $29,610
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Technology Package   3,100
3.5L V6   5,540
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Technology Package   2,843
3.5L V6   5,080
Options (change) 1,000 8,640
Options (change) 0 7,923
Destination 1,200 885
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $39,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,462
Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3TSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E280hp V6
TransmissionA1T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,700$39,135
Adjustments for Features-1,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,755$39,135

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3TSX
TrimBaseBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key$250 
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 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,375$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2800

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20182011
ModelModel 3TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in106.4 in
Length184.8 in185.6 in
Width72.8 in72.4 in
Height56.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.0 ft3

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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%
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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