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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: $35,295

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $46,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000      
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275      
Cold Weather Package 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
iPod integration -200 -200      
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860      
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186      
Cold Weather Package 466 466      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,860 1,860      
iPod integration -186 -186      
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,295 $38,275 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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: $38,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,739
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6S6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$35,295$38,275$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,820-8,570-9,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$37,225$73,680$92,430$124,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelA3A3Model SModel SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDI75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed automated manual $1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $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
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $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  $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
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
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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$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$200
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,690$4,740$11,510$12,260$13,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,820$8,570$9,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978604535449

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
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 lighting150Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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