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

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Tesla Model S vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $35,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel STSX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $29,160
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     3,100
Tech Package 0 0  
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 7,500 6,000 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 2,843
Destination 1,170 1,170 760
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,570 $92,070 $33,020

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,462
Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel STSX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine302hp E416hp E201hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/50-17
Total Price$68,570$92,070$33,020
Adjustments for Features-3,170-5,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,400$86,925$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel STSX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
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 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,385$8,360$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$5,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2933540

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122009
ModelModel STSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in106.6 in
Length196.0 in186.2 in
Width77.3 in72.5 in
Height56.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft312.6 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 liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested167567%
Total Not Requested81033%
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 liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested81035%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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