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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,450

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $53,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3Model S
TrimS3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,100 $93,400
Driver Assistance Package 1,400  
Convenience Package 750  
Navigation Plus Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 750
Cargo mat 155  
Tech Package   3,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Front sport buckets   2,500
Driver Assistance Package 1,302  
Convenience Package 697  
Navigation Plus Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 0
Cargo mat 144  
Tech Package   0
Obstacle detection, rear   0
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Front sport buckets   0
Options (change) 5,455 13,500
Options (change) 5,072 0
Destination 895 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $47,450 $100,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,363
Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3Model S
TrimS3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4416hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$47,450$100,570
Adjustments for Features-1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,280$100,570

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3Model S
TrimS3Performance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
High-performance inverter $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,115$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1580

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model S features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20152014
ModelA3 / S3Model S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in116.5 in
Length175.4 in196.0 in
Width70.7 in77.3 in
Height55.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.5 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.3 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.363.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested85076%
Total Not Requested27524%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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