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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: $42,495

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $67,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3P85DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $105,000 $108,000
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400    
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550      
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900    
Sport Package 800 800 800      
Metal pedals 195 195 195      
Cargo mat 155 155 155 155    
Cargo net 150 150 150 150    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 1,000 1,000
Autopilot Convenience Features         2,500 2,500
Satellite radio         0 0
Panoramic sunroof         1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package         2,500 2,500
Front sport buckets         2,500 2,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         1,000 1,000
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302    
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371      
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488    
Sport Package 744 744 744      
Metal pedals 181 181 181      
Cargo mat 144 144 144 144    
Cargo net 139 139 139 139    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511 0 0
Autopilot Convenience Features         0 0
Satellite radio         0 0
Panoramic sunroof         0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package         0 0
Front sport buckets         0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0 0
Options (change) 11,700 11,700 11,700 8,155 11,000 11,000
Options (change) 10,880 10,880 10,880 7,584 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,495 $45,195 $45,795 $50,150 $109,700 $112,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,617
Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3P85DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4463hp E463hp E
TransmissionS6S6S6S6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,495$45,195$45,795$50,150$109,700$112,700
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-2,575-4,755-4,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,495$45,195$44,095$47,575$104,945$107,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,080$0$3,000

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

Model Year201520152015201520162016
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3P85DP90D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000
Automated lane change    $300$300
Automated parking system, remote    $200$200
Power charge port door    $25$25
Remote app    $25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Semi-autonomous driving    $600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger    $750$750
85 kWh battery pack    $0 
90 kWh battery pack     $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000$1000
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0$0$0  
Body kit$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200  
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Range alert    $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port    $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,890$6,890$8,590$9,465$11,645$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$2,575$4,755$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,398273266

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

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,176 lb.4,609 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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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested152542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested152542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested152542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested197556%
Total Not Requested152544%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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