Tesla Model S vs. Acura NSX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Tesla Model S and Acura NSX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Tesla Model S and the Acura NSX.
When comparing the Tesla Model S's and the Acura NSX's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. The Acura NSX has the advantage in the area of resale value. Based on this comparison of the Tesla Model S's and the Acura NSX's specifications and ratings, the Tesla Model S is a better car than the Acura NSX.
Pricing: A used 2022 Tesla Model S ranges from $57,864 to $82,991 while a used 2022 Acura NSX is priced between $144,000 to $275,149.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Tesla Model S loses 59.5 percent of its value and the Acura NSX loses 38.2 percent of its value. This means the Acura NSX retains 21.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Tesla Model S.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Tesla Model S is 8.1 out of 10 while the Acura NSX's quality rating is 7.6 out of 10. This results in the Tesla Model S being ranked 2 out of 26 Best Electric Cars and the Acura NSX being ranked 2 out of 8 Best Hybrid Luxury Sports Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Tesla Model S is 9.4 out of 10. For the Acura NSX the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Tesla Model S an advantage in reliability compared to the Acura NSX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Tesla Model S’s base engine makes 670 horsepower, and the Acura NSX base engine makes 600 horsepower. The Model S is rated to deliver an average of 124 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 405 miles. The NSX is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 343 miles. This gives the Tesla Model S the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura NSX. The Model S uses electricity, and the NSX uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Tesla Model S, a electric large car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, and cargo space. The Acura NSX, a hybrid sports car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$104,990
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$96,667
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$82,700 - $104,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$169,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$137,250
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$105,000 - $169,500
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$68,841
Price Range:
$57,864 - $82,991
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$80,415
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
$68,841 - $98,428
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
131
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
27,595
# Good or Great Deals:
99
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$205,005
Price Range:
$144,000 - $275,149
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$158,102
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
$111,199 - $205,005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
5
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
3,856
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Tesla Model S Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
9.4 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Acura NSX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Tesla Model S
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Acura NSX
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
636.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
68.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Electric Large Cars)
2.2 - 636.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
6.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Sports Cars)
2.8 - 9.8
Tesla Model S Rankings
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4 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 14Ranking
7 out of / 15Ranking
8 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 26Ranking
10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 19Ranking
12 out of / 26Ranking
15 out of / 26Acura NSX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 28Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
5 out of / 28Ranking
9 out of / 28Ranking
13 out of / 28Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Tesla Model S Trim Levels
Base, Plaid
Acura NSX Trim Levels
SH-AWD Type S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
8 years / 150000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
670 hp
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.147 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
600 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
492 foot-lbs @ 2300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.155 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
124 / 115 / 120
Range (city/hwy):
405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
Battery Size/Capacity :
100 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
15 hours (240V)
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 22 / 21
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
328 / 343 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity:
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Cargo Space:
28.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
120.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
54.7 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4561 lbs
Width:
86.2 inches
Height:
56.3 inches
Length:
197.7 inches
Wheelbase:
116.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3878 lbs
Width:
87.3 inches
Height:
47.8 inches
Length:
178.5 inches
Wheelbase:
103.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
3.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Solid Black
Blue
Deep Blue Metallic
Red
Red Multi-Coat
Silver
Midnight Silver Metallic
White
Pearl White Multi-Coat
Gray
Not available
Orange
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Berlina Black
Blue
Long Beach Blue Pearl / Nouvelle Blue Pearl
Red
Curva Red / Valencia Red Pearl
Silver
Not available
White
130R White / Casino White Pearl
Gray
Gotham Gray Matte
Orange
Thermal Orange Pearl
Yellow
Indy Yellow Pearl
Interior Colors
Beige
Cream
Black
Black
White
Black and White
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Orchid
Black
Ebony
White
Not available
Red
Red
