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

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Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $37,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,740 $33,980 $74,990 $94,990
Cold Weather Package 700 700    
Sport Package 1,800      
Convenience Package 675      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 1,000 1,000
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435    
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Sound Package 900      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 2,000 2,000
Satellite radio 350 350    
Xenon HID headlights 650 800    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Cold Weather Package 637 637    
Sport Package 1,638      
Convenience Package 614      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 410 410 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link 396 396    
Navigation system 1,787 1,775    
Sound Package 819      
Panoramic sunroof 1,001 1,001 0 0
Satellite radio 319 319    
Xenon HID headlights 592 728    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 9,010 5,785 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 8,213 5,266 0 0
Destination 720 720 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $34,470 $40,485 $71,690 $91,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,524
Model Year2006200620202020
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6534hp E778hp E
TransmissionM6S6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$34,470$40,485$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features0-3,300-9,095-10,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,470$37,185$62,595$81,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$0$18,810

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2006200620202020
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door  $25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $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 $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200  
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0
Range alert  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,815$7,115$12,910$14,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,300$9,095$10,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,061799707

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20062020
ModelA3Model S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in116.5 in
Length168.7 in196.0 in
Width69.5 in77.3 in
Height56.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft362.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested55027%
Total Not Requested150573%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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