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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,832

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $92,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model S
TrimA3 e-tronP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $137,000
Prestige Package 8,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 1,000
Metal pedals 195  
Cargo net 155  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Prestige Package 7,998  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0
Metal pedals 182  
Cargo net 144  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 9,525 8,000
Options (change) 8,860 0
Destination 975 1,200
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500
Total Price $45,832 $138,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $87,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,448
Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model S
TrimA3 e-tronP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH600hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$45,832$138,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,832$133,080

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model S
TrimA3 e-tronP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $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
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $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
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Total Value of Features$7,665$13,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0255

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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S features.

Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model 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 Weight4,012 lb.4,960 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Tesla Model S specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested397573%
Total Not Requested144027%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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