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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: $36,432

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $39,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620132013
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 e-tronBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $69,900 $89,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 750 750
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 350    
Cargo mat 155    
Metal pedals 195    
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500
Cargo cover   250 250
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0
Heated front seats 467    
iPod integration 325    
Cargo mat 144    
Metal pedals 181    
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Tech Package   0 0
Satellite radio   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 1,775 12,750 14,250
Options (change) 1,653 0 0
Destination 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,432 $76,320 $97,820

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,233
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,851
Model Year201620132013
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 e-tronBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH302hp E416hp E
TransmissionS6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,432$76,320$97,820
Adjustments for Features0-1,655-3,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,432$74,665$94,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,125

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

Model Year201620132013
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 e-tronBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,415$6,070$7,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0137196

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

Model Year20162013
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.4,648 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

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested27514%
Total Not Requested162586%
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 Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested27514%
Total Not Requested162586%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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