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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,250

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $5,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Model 3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,950 $43,650 $49,000
Prestige Package 9,750 5,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 1,000
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Prestige Package 8,138 4,930  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 0
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 10,325 5,875 6,000
Options (change) 8,674 5,466 0
Destination 975 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $43,250 $50,500 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,090
Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Model 3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4292hp I4258hp E
TransmissionS7S7A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$43,250$50,500$48,700
Adjustments for Features-630-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,620$46,820$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3Model 3
TrimA3 2.0 TFSIS3Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,830$10,880$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-573-3,4280

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model 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 Weight3,198 lb.3,550 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 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
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
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested430064%
Total Not Requested239036%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested255062%
Total Not Requested159038%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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