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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: $33,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Cold Weather Package 500 500          
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275          
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000          
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration -200 -200          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 2,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Navigation system 2,000 2,000          
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces     1,750        
Front sport buckets       2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Cold Weather Package 466 466          
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186          
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860          
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration -186 -186          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,860 1,860          
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0        
Front sport buckets       0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $71,070 $76,200 $81,200 $86,200 $106,200

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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 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,960
Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionM6S6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$37,295$40,275$71,070$76,200$81,200$86,200$106,200
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,320-7,495-5,770-7,495-7,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$69,750$68,705$75,430$78,705$98,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$1,045$0$6,725$10,000$29,925

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201220152015201520152015
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI6070D8585DP85D
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0 $0  
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener   $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
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50     
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $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
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175     
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0    
70 kWh battery pack   $0   
85 kWh battery pack    $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250$250
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Fog light, rear$100$100     
Fog lights$125$125     
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25$25
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75     
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100     
Total Value of Features$3,190$4,240$4,510$10,685$8,960$10,685$10,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,320$7,495$5,770$7,495$7,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978118620448548449

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122015
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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%
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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%
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 60

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%

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