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Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $3,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062020202020202020
ModelA3A3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Convenience Package 675          
Sport Package 1,800          
Cold Weather Package 700 700        
Xenon HID headlights 650 800        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Sound Package 900          
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435        
Convenience Package 614          
Sport Package 1,638          
Cold Weather Package 637 637        
Xenon HID headlights 592 728        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,787 1,775        
Sound Package 819          
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396        
Options (change) 7,560 4,335 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 6,893 3,946 0 0 0 0
Destination 720 720 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $33,020 $39,035 $29,700 $32,690 $41,690 $49,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,059
Model Year200620062020202020202020
ModelA3A3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4250hp V6283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionM6S6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$33,020$39,035$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-5,020-5,020-6,720-6,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$35,735$24,680$27,670$34,970$42,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year200620062020202020202020
ModelA3A3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineStandard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800
FWD$0     
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Cargo net$40$40    
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Ski sack$50$50    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0    
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750
50 kWh battery pack  $0   
54 kWh battery pack   $0  
75 kWh battery pack    $0 
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150    
Tachometer$75$75    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Total Value of Features$3,705$7,005$8,725$8,725$10,425$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$5,020$5,020$6,720$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,0631,0659671,015852

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20062020
ModelA3Model 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in113.2 in
Length168.7 in184.8 in
Width69.5 in72.8 in
Height56.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested52584%
Total Not Requested10016%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested48023%
Total Not Requested157577%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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