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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: $44,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel SModel S
TrimA3 e-tron75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 350      
Cargo net 150      
Cargo mat 155      
Heated front seats 500      
Metal pedals 195      
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0 0
iPod integration 325      
Cargo net 139      
Cargo mat 144      
Heated front seats 467      
Metal pedals 181      
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler       0
Options (change) 1,925 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,792 0 0 0
Destination 925 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,582 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,736
Model Year2016201820182018
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel SModel S
TrimA3 e-tron75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionS6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,582$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-6,405-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,582$75,845$94,595$126,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,185

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

Model Year2016201820182018
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel SModel S
TrimA3 e-tron75D100DP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300   
Rollover sensor $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
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear wiper$175   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
3.6 kW onboard charger$0   
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
9 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound   $250
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals$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
Total Value of Features$6,065$11,720$12,470$13,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655$6,405$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0437400361

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

Model Year20162018
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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