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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: $4,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092020202020202020
ModelA3A3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0T3.2Standard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Convenience Package 1,800          
Premium Package 1,500          
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 1,950 1,950        
Convenience Package 1,675          
Premium Package 1,396          
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,813 1,813        
Options (change) 6,225 2,925 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 5,791 2,720 0 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $33,970 $39,625 $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: $8,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,178
Model Year200920092020202020202020
ModelA3A3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0T3.2Standard 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$33,970$39,625$29,700$32,690$41,690$49,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,395-4,395-6,095-6,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,970$36,775$25,305$28,295$35,595$43,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,805$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year200920092020202020202020
ModelA3A3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
Trim2.0T3.2Standard 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
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
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    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100    
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    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200$200    
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50    
Range alert  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200    
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25
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
Tachometer$75$75    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$3,930$6,780$8,325$8,325$10,025$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,395$4,395$6,095$6,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,655932847921773

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092020
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?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested83079%
Total Not Requested22521%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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