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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: $36,530

Acura TSX   
Difference: $32,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelModel SModel STSX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $31,985
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750  
Cargo cover 250 250  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500  
Technology Package     3,650
Tech Package 0 0  
Nappa Leather 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Cargo cover 0 0  
Wood trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Technology Package     3,378
Options (change) 7,750 6,250 3,650
Options (change) 0 0 3,378
Destination 1,170 1,170 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $68,820 $92,320 $36,530

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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: $30,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,532
Model Year201220122014
ModelModel SModel STSX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine302hp E416hp E201hp I4
TransmissionA1A1T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7460, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/50-17
Total Price$68,820$92,320$36,530
Adjustments for Features-1,680-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,140$88,665$36,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201220122014
ModelModel SModel STSX
TrimBasePerformanceBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
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 player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,920$7,895$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,680$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1552510

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122014
ModelModel STSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in106.4 in
Length196.0 in189.2 in
Width77.3 in72.4 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,586 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 in36.9 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 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft366.2 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 mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested203582%
Total Not Requested45018%
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 mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested183580%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Total Requested126567%
Total Not Requested62533%

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