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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,600

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $2,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model 3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $49,000
Premium Plus Package 4,300    
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 550 550  
Proximity key 550 550  
Wood trim 350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000
Premium Plus Package 4,000    
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860  
Obstacle detection, rear 511 511  
Proximity key 511 511  
Wood trim 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0
Options (change) 8,225 3,575 1,000
Options (change) 7,650 3,325 0
Destination 875 875 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $41,600 $51,750 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,959
Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model 3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4333hp V6258hp E
TransmissionCVT-8M6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$41,600$51,750$43,700
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,600$50,600$43,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,000$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201220122018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model 3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,930$7,080$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,07193

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20122018
ModelA4 / S4Model 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length185.2 in184.8 in
Width71.9 in72.8 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested220072%
Total Not Requested85028%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

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