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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: $35,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620202020
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 e-tronLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $74,990 $94,990
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 1,000 1,000
Cargo net 150    
Cargo mat 155    
Heated front seats 500    
iPod integration 350    
Metal pedals 195    
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0
Cargo net 139    
Cargo mat 144    
Heated front seats 467    
iPod integration 325    
Metal pedals 181    
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0
Options (change) 1,925 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 1,792 0 0
Destination 925 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $36,582 $71,690 $91,690

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,570
Model Year201620202020
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 e-tronLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH534hp E778hp E
TransmissionS6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$36,582$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features0-6,405-7,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,582$65,285$84,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,735

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

Model Year201620202020
ModelA3 / S3Model SModel S
TrimA3 e-tronLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power charge port door $25$25
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
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 $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
DC quick-charging capability $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
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Navigation system $600$600
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $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  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
Metal pedals$75 $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Total Value of Features$6,065$12,470$13,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,405$7,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0563527

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

Model Year20162020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft362.3 ft3

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