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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: $29,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017201720172017201720172017
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000              
Titanium Sport Package 2,000 2,000              
Cold Weather Package 500 500              
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration -200 -200              
Navigation system 2,000 2,000              
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces     2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860              
Titanium Sport Package 1,860 1,860              
Cold Weather Package 466 466              
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration -186 -186              
Navigation system 1,860 1,860              
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,150 9,150 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300
Options (change) 8,512 8,512 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 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
Total Price $37,295 $40,275 $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,613
Model Year201220122017201720172017201720172017
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6S6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$37,295$40,275$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$140,000
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-5,770-7,495-6,120-7,845-7,845-9,595-9,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,295$39,225$61,430$64,705$63,380$66,655$79,655$87,905$130,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$68,900

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201220122017201720172017201720172017
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI6060D7575D90D100DP100D
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0       
RWD  $0 $0    
AWD   $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25$25$25
Power liftgate    $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Remote app  $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
Universal garage door opener  $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
Brake assist$50$50       
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150       
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150       
Console without shifter  $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
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175       
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack       $0$0
60 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
75 kWh battery pack    $0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger       $750$750
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$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $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
Satellite radio$200$200       
SD Card slot$25$25       
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75       
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500       
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100       
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50       
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150       
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50       
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals        $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $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
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100       
Total Value of Features$3,065$4,115$8,835$10,560$9,185$10,910$10,910$12,660$12,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$5,770$7,495$6,120$7,845$7,845$9,595$9,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978541654555663565620435

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122017
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

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%
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%

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 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%
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%

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