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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: $44,005

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201820182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model SModel SModel S
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS375D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Premium Plus Package 2,550 2,550 2,550        
Sport Package 800 800 800        
Prestige Package 5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900      
Advanced Technology Package 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 1,000 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 150 150 150 150      
Cargo mat 155 155 155 155      
Metal pedals 195 195 195        
Enhanced Autopilot         5,000 5,000 5,000
Panoramic sunroof         2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Premium Plus Package 2,371 2,371 2,371        
Sport Package 744 744 744        
Prestige Package 5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488      
Advanced Technology Package 1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 511 511 511 511 0 0 0
Cargo net 139 139 139 139      
Cargo mat 144 144 144 144      
Metal pedals 181 181 181        
Enhanced Autopilot         0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof         0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler             0
Options (change) 11,700 11,700 11,700 8,155 8,000 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 10,880 10,880 10,880 7,584 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $42,495 $45,195 $45,795 $50,150 $86,500 $106,000 $138,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,573
Model Year2015201520152015201820182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model SModel SModel S
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS375D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionS6S6S6S6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$42,495$45,195$45,795$50,150$86,500$106,000$138,700
Adjustments for Features00-1,700-2,575-4,805-5,555-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,495$45,195$44,095$47,575$81,695$100,445$131,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$1,600$5,080$0$18,750$50,185

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

Model Year2015201520152015201820182018
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3Model SModel SModel S
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS375D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic    $800$800$800
FWD$0$0     
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware    $1000$1000$1000
Automated lane change    $300$300$300
Automated parking system, remote    $200$200$200
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power charge port door    $25$25$25
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Remote app    $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500$500
Semi-autonomous driving    $600$600$600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$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$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$75
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150   
Console without shifter    $150$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  $15
HEPA interior air filter      $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration    $50$50$50
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
High amperage charger     $750$750
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
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200   
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Center stack smartphone cradle      $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   
Navigation map updates, seven years    $0$0$0
Range alert    $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200  $200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
USB port    $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75$75$75
Boost gauge   $75   
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights    $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50   
Heated second row seats      $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150   
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$200
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  $75
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$7,265$7,265$8,965$9,840$12,070$12,820$14,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,700$2,575$4,805$5,555$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,583-2,398350330310

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

Model Year20152018
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
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 warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
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 warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested104068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
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 Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested280077%
Total Not Requested82523%
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 warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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 warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested267576%
Total Not Requested82524%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 75D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

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