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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: $42,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model 3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,900 $49,200 $49,000
Technology Package 2,300 2,300  
Premium Plus Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 1,000
Wood trim 350    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100  
Technology Package 2,138 2,138  
Premium Plus Package 1,954    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 0
Wood trim 325    
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024  
Options (change) 5,325 3,975 1,000
Options (change) 4,953 3,698 0
Destination 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $42,150 $54,100 $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: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,305
Model Year201620162018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model 3
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6258hp E
TransmissionCVT-8M6A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$42,150$54,100$43,700
Adjustments for Features-280-1,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,870$52,470$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,600$0

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

Model Year201620162018
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
Blind spot warning system$200$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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
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 
Body kit$0$0 
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 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
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 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
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 
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
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,430$7,780$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$280$1,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-261-1,5180

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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

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

Model Year20162018
ModelA4 / S4Model 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in113.2 in
Length185.1 in184.8 in
Width71.9 in72.8 in
Height56.2 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,510 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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See a complete comparison of Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested69030%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested69030%

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