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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: $35,570

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $36,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T3.2Long Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,920 $35,875 $74,990 $94,990
S Line Package 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,800      
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 2,000 2,000
Navigation system 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000 1,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
S Line Package 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,675      
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0
Navigation system 1,813 1,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 441 441 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 7,825 4,025 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 7,278 3,743 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,570 $40,725 $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: $27,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,759
Model Year2009200920202020
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T3.2Long 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$35,570$40,725$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,650-8,620-9,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,570$38,075$63,070$81,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,505$0$18,735

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2009200920202020
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T3.2Long 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
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
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $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 $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
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
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
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
USB port  $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
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
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  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,140$6,790$12,760$14,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,650$8,620$9,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,468758679

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092020
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

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
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 Requested95076%
Total Not Requested30524%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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