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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: $37,077

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $56,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model S
TrimA3 e-tronPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $89,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 750
Metal pedals 195  
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500
Cargo cover   250
Interior ambient lighting   1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0
Metal pedals 182  
Satellite radio   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0
Cargo cover   0
Interior ambient lighting   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 770 10,000
Options (change) 718 0
Destination 975 1,170
Gas Tax -4,168 -7,500
Total Price $37,077 $93,570

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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 Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,398
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,517
Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model S
TrimA3 e-tronPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH416hp E
TransmissionS6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17245/45-19
Total Price$37,077$93,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,077$92,475

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

Model Year20182013
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Model S
TrimA3 e-tronPerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning$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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
3.6 kW onboard charger$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 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150
MP3-compatible player$50 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,065$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments074

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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 Year20182013
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.4,647 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
Tesla Model S Performance

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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