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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: $32,270

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $69,900 $89,900
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 2,500 2,500
iPod integration 50 50    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 750 750
Satellite radio     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,500 1,500
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0
iPod integration 47 47    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0
Options (change) 4,125 4,125 8,500 8,500
Options (change) 3,839 3,839 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,270 $35,250 $72,070 $92,070

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,176
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6S6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10140, 10580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$32,270$35,250$72,070$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-2,605-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,270$34,200$69,465$88,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$18,925

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Cargo net$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  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
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
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,305$3,355$4,910$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$2,605$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978229253

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122013
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.4,648 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

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 Performance

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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