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Tesla Roadster vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Roadster vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,095

Acura RL   
Difference: $57,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRL
Trim2.5 Base2.5 SportBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $109,000 $128,500 $48,200
Removable roof section (opaque) 3,200 3,200  
Removable roof section (opaque) 0 0  
Options (change) 3,200 3,200 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 1,950 1,950 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $106,650 $126,150 $49,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Roadster vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Roadster 2.5 Base
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,397
Model Year201120112012
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRL
Trim2.5 Base2.5 SportBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine288hp E288hp E300hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/55-16195/55-16245/45-18
Total Price$106,650$126,150$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-400-9,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$106,650$125,750$39,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$19,100$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Roadster vs. Acura RL

Model Year201120112012
ModelRoadsterRoadsterRL
Trim2.5 Base2.5 SportBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost  $200
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power mirrors  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Dampers, manually adjustable $400 
Manual steering$-275$-275 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,850$2,250$11,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments018-9,146

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Roadster vs. Acura RL

Model Year20112012
ModelRoadsterRL
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.6 in110.2 in
Length155.1 in195.8 in
Width72.9 in72.7 in
Height44.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume0.013.8 ft3

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