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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,700

Tesla Model 3 Standard Range   
Difference: $6,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162020202020202020
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Standard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $34,200 $42,500 $35,000 $37,990 $46,990 $54,990
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150 6,150        
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 575 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718 5,718        
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 536 0 0 0 0
Enhanced Autopilot       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,425 9,425 6,725 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Options (change) 8,766 8,766 6,254 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $41,250 $44,550 $50,150 $34,700 $37,690 $46,690 $54,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,648
Model Year2016201620162020202020202020
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Standard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4283hp E283hp E346hp E450hp E
TransmissionS6S6S6A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14?, ??, ??, ??, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/35-20
Total Price$41,250$44,550$50,150$34,700$37,690$46,690$54,690
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-3,050-485-485-2,185-2,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,250$42,850$47,100$34,215$37,205$44,505$52,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$5,850$0$2,990$10,290$18,290

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2016201620162020202020202020
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model 3Model 3Model 3Model 3
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3Standard RangeStandard Range PlusLong RangePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100    
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800$800
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700  $1700$1700
RWD   $0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change   $300$300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote   $200$200$200$200
Remote app   $25$25$25$25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225    
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving   $600$600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0    
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25    
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150    
Console without shifter   $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15    
Interior air filter$0$0$0    
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300$300$300
Rear spoiler  $200    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
HD radio$50$50$50    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50    
Range alert   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
SD Card slot$25$25$25    
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75    
Compass$0$0$0    
Cornering lights$50$50$50    
Digital instruments   $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75$75    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100    
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75    
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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100    
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100    
Total Value of Features$6,865$8,565$9,915$7,350$7,350$9,050$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$3,050$485$485$2,185$2,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583-2,8418881295252

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20162020
ModelA3 / S3Model 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in113.2 in
Length175.4 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.8 in
Height55.7 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,176 lb.3,555 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested122528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested122528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Total Requested302571%
Total Not Requested122529%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3 Performance

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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