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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: $35,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $33,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelA3A3Model SModel S
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $67,400 $92,400
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 750 750
iPod integration -200 -200    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,500 1,500
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Cargo cover     250 250
Wood trim     0  
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0
iPod integration -186 -186    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0
Navigation system 1,860 1,860    
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Cargo cover     0 0
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 7,150 7,150 7,750 6,250
Options (change) 6,652 6,652 0 0
Destination 895 895 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $35,315 $38,295 $68,820 $92,320

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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: $30,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,927
Model Year2013201320122012
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)195, 10195, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$35,315$38,295$68,820$92,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-3,380-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,315$37,245$65,440$86,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2013201320122012
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 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
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  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
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
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,580$3,630$5,960$7,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$3,380$5,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978311367

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132012
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

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

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%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested37538%
Total Not Requested62562%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested123550%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested103545%

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