Acura vs. Tesla
When comparing the Acura brand to the Tesla brand, Acura has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, reliability and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity, overall quality and retained value.
Acura versus Tesla: Pricing and Value
Acura has a lower used vehicle starting price in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Tesla models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Acura versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity
Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 2 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 2 comparisons. In 1 comparisons, Acura and Tesla have the same towing capacity.
Acura versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings
A comparison of Acura versus Tesla overall quality ratings shows Tesla with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Acura has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Over 2 comparisons, Acura and Tesla vehicles tie for safety. Tesla shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 2 comparisons.
Best Car Rankings
Most Reliable Car Rankings
Best Resale Value Rankings
Available Body Styles
Acura offers 2 SUVs, 2 sedans, 1 coupe, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.
Drivetrain Options
Acura offers 5 gasoline vehicles and 1 hybrid. Tesla offers 4 electric vehicles.
Acura offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 5 front-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 4 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
Acura RDX
$45,143 - $55,544
Acura MDX
$53,157 - $75,257
New Car Pricing
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
Used Car Pricing
Acura RDX
$41,003 - $51,823
Acura MDX
$49,878 - $72,045
Used Car Pricing
Tesla Model Y
$44,946 - $55,998
Tesla Model X
$74,502 - $106,065
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Acura RDX
49.3%
Acura MDX
53.7%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
Tesla Model Y
46.7%
Tesla Model X
47%
Horsepower / Torque
Acura RDX
272 hp / 280 foot-lbs
Acura MDX
290 hp / 267 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
Tesla Model Y
425 hp / 475 foot-lbs
Tesla Model X
670 hp
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Acura RDX
22 / 28 / 24
Acura MDX
19 / 26 / 22
MPG (city/highway/combined)
Tesla Model Y
Not Yet Available
Tesla Model X
Not Yet Available
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Acura RDX
8.8 / 10
Acura MDX
8.8 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model X
9.1 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Acura RDX
8.6 / 10
Acura MDX
9.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
Tesla Model Y
Not available
Tesla Model X
8.1 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Acura RDX
10 / 10
Acura MDX
10 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
Tesla Model Y
10 / 10
Tesla Model X
10 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Acura RDX
7.7 / 10
Acura MDX
7.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
Tesla Model Y
9.3 / 10
Tesla Model X
9.2 / 10
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Best Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Best Car Rankings
Tesla Model X
#1 of 42 in
Best Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Acura MDX
#1 of 68 in
Most Reliable Luxury Crossover SUVs
iSeeCars Most Reliable Car Rankings
Tesla Model X
#1 of 42 in
Most Reliable Electric SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Acura RDX
#6 of 29 in
Luxury Small SUVs
Acura MDX
#4 of 24 in
Luxury 7-Seater SUVs
iSeeCars Best Resale Value Rankings
Tesla Model Y
#2 of 27 in
Luxury Electric SUVs
Tesla Model X
#1 of 13 in
Electric Luxury Midsize SUVs