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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: $36,582

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $33,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimA3 e-tron7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 150                
Cargo mat 155                
iPod integration 350                
Heated front seats 500                
Metal pedals 195                
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           1,000     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cargo net 139                
Cargo mat 144                
iPod integration 325                
Heated front seats 467                
Metal pedals 181                
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           0     0
Options (change) 1,925 6,750 6,750 6,750 6,750 7,750 6,750 6,750 7,750
Options (change) 1,792 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,582 $70,450 $75,450 $80,450 $85,450 $106,450 $83,450 $88,450 $109,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,832
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimA3 e-tron7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionS6A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,582$70,450$75,450$80,450$85,450$106,450$83,450$88,450$109,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,505-5,230-3,505-5,230-5,605-3,505-5,230-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,582$66,945$70,220$76,945$80,220$100,845$79,945$83,220$103,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900

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

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimA3 e-tron7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0        
RWD $0 $0  $0  
AWD  $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250        
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0        
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50        
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0        
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300        
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25        
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100        
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100        
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100        
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15        
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear wiper$175        
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
3.6 kW onboard charger$0        
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
9 kWh battery pack$0        
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
Automatic start / stop$150        
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Body kit$0        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200        
Sunroof, large$1100        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25        
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Fog light, rear$100        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Interior ambient lighting$150        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75    $75  $75
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Total Value of Features$4,465$7,970$9,695$7,970$9,695$10,070$7,970$9,695$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,505$5,230$3,505$5,230$5,605$3,505$5,230$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0313437274386332265373323

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

Model Year20162016
ModelA3 / S3Model S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in116.5 in
Length169.8 in196.0 in
Width70.3 in77.3 in
Height56.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 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 Headroom37.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft363.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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