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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $45,702 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Difference: $30,988 | |||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | Long Range Plus | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $38,900 | $74,990 | $94,990 |
| Prestige Package | 8,650 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | ||
| Cargo net | 150 | ||
| Cargo mat | 155 | ||
| Metal pedals | 195 | ||
| Enhanced Autopilot | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Prestige Package | 8,046 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 0 | 0 |
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | ||
| Cargo net | 139 | ||
| Cargo mat | 144 | ||
| Metal pedals | 181 | ||
| Enhanced Autopilot | 0 | 0 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 0 | 0 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | ||
| Options (change) | 10,020 | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Options (change) | 9,320 | 0 | 0 |
| Destination | 950 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Gas Tax | -4,168 | -7,500 | -7,500 |
| Total Price | $45,702 | $76,690 | $96,690 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,673 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,226 | |||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | Long Range Plus | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 150hp I4 PiH | 534hp E | 778hp E |
| Transmission | S6 | A1 | A1 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 705, 14 | 200, 7 | 580, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-17 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 |
| Total Price | $45,702 | $76,690 | $96,690 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -4,315 | -5,580 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $45,702 | $72,375 | $91,110 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $18,735 |
Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2017 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Model S | Model S |
| Trim | A3 e-tron | Long Range Plus | Performance |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | ||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Automated lane change | $300 | $300 | |
| Automated parking system, remote | $200 | $200 | |
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | ||
| Power charge port door | $25 | $25 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | $500 | |
| Semi-autonomous driving | $600 | $600 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | ||
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | ||
| Radar- or camera-based 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 | $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 | |||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | ||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | ||
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | |
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | ||
| Center stack smartphone cradle | $0 | ||
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | ||
| Media drive | $15 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | ||
| Navigation map updates, seven years | $0 | $0 | |
| Range alert | $0 | $0 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | ||
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | ||
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | |
| Compass | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | ||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | |
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | ||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | ||
| Heated second row seats | $200 | ||
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | ||
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | $150 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| 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 | $8,205 | $12,520 | $13,785 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $4,315 | $5,580 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | 354 | 364 |
Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S
| Model Year | 2017 | 2020 |
| Model | A3 / S3 / RS3 | Model S |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 116.5 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 196.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 77.3 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,617 lb. | 4,884 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 0.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 36.9 in | 38.8 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 57.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.2 in | 42.7 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.5 in | 35.3 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 52.9 in | 55.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 35.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 28.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.5 ft3 | 62.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | Yes |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention system, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | Yes |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 4075 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 1440 | 26% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
| Enhanced Autopilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system, remote | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2450 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance
| Enhanced Autopilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system, remote | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2450 | 92% |
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