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

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $24,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model SModel S
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $67,400 $92,400
Prestige Package 9,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 750 750
Wood trim 350   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   550    
Navigation Package   2,000    
Proximity key   550    
Carbon fiber trim   500    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Panoramic sunroof     1,500 1,500
Prestige Package 8,837      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0
Wood trim 325   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   511    
Navigation Package   1,860    
Proximity key   511    
Carbon fiber trim   466    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Options (change) 10,325 4,075 7,500 6,000
Options (change) 9,605 3,791 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $43,700 $52,250 $68,570 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,004
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model SModel S
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionCVT-8M6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14180, 10200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$43,700$52,250$68,570$92,070
Adjustments for Features0-600-355-2,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$51,650$68,215$89,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,950$0$21,525

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

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model SModel S
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,390$5,990$5,745$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$355$2,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55933160

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

Model Year20122012
ModelA4 / S4Model S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in116.5 in
Length185.2 in196.0 in
Width71.9 in77.3 in
Height56.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.463.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested351564%
Total Not Requested197536%

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, large15Yes
Total Requested71597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested206083%
Total Not Requested42517%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested186081%
Total Not Requested42519%

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