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Tesla Model S vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,460

Acura MDX Technology   
Difference: $22,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelModel SModel SMDXMDX
TrimBasePerformanceTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $46,565 $54,505
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Third-row 2-person bench 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500    
Tech Package 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Third-row 2-person bench 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Wood trim 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0    
Options (change) 9,000 7,500 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $70,070 $93,570 $47,460 $55,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura MDX Technology
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,335
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelModel SModel SMDXMDX
TrimBasePerformanceTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine302hp E416hp E290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7501, 10546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$70,070$93,570$47,460$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,145-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,070$91,595$45,315$48,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$3,390

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelModel SModel SMDXMDX
TrimBasePerformanceTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system   $200
Aux input  $50$50
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HDMI port   $25
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Cornering lights$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats   $0
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,895$7,870$8,040$12,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,145$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0134-1,988-6,195

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122014
ModelModel SMDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in111.0 in
Length196.0 in193.6 in
Width77.3 in77.2 in
Height56.5 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,026 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.638.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested243598%
Total Not Requested502%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested223598%
Total Not Requested502%

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