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

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Tesla Model S vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,345

Acura RLX   
Difference: $13,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelModel SModel SRLX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $48,450
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Tech Package 0 0  
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 5,430
Destination 1,170 1,170 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $55,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RLX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,176
Model Year201220122014
ModelModel SModel SRLX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E310hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21245/40-19
Total Price$68,570$92,070$55,345
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-1,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,570$90,095$53,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201220122014
ModelModel SModel SRLX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Tachometer  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,795$7,770$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$1,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0136-1,803

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122014
ModelModel SRLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in112.2 in
Length196.0 in196.1 in
Width77.3 in74.4 in
Height56.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested181073%
Total Not Requested67527%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested161070%
Total Not Requested67530%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167563%
Total Not Requested97537%

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