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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: $37,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $33,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275                
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000                
Cold Weather Package 500 500                
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 2,000 2,000                
iPod integration -200 -200                
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Front sport buckets     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186                
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860                
Cold Weather Package 466 466                
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,860 1,860                
iPod integration -186 -186                
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $71,200 $76,200 $81,200 $86,200 $106,200 $84,200 $89,200 $109,200

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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 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,631
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionM6S6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$37,295$40,275$71,200$76,200$81,200$86,200$106,200$84,200$89,200$109,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,570-7,295-5,570-7,295-7,370-5,570-7,295-7,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$65,630$68,905$75,630$78,905$98,830$78,630$81,905$101,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2011201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150         
6-speed automated manual $1100        
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0        
RWD  $0 $0  $0  
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25 $25$25
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100$100$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$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50        
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150        
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150        
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$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        
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack  $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack    $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack       $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25        
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100        
MP3-compatible player$50$50        
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25        
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0        
Fog light, rear$100$100        
Fog lights$125$125        
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$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75        
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100        
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50        
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50        
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0        
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100        
Total Value of Features$2,215$3,265$7,785$9,510$7,785$9,510$9,585$7,785$9,510$9,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,570$7,295$5,570$7,295$7,370$5,570$7,295$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978493603432533437417515425

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112016
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.4,609 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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