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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: $44,450

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $37,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model SModel SModel S
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Prestige Package 9,500 6,700      
Sport Package 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 1,000 1,000 1,000
Wood trim 350        
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Prestige Package 8,837 6,232      
Sport Package 697        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0 0
Wood trim 325        
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Options (change) 11,075 7,175 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 10,302 6,675 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $44,450 $55,350 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,410
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model SModel SModel S
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine211hp I4333hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionCVT-8M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$44,450$55,350$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-800-4,520-5,270-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,450$54,550$76,980$95,730$127,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$18,750$50,485

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

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4Model SModel SModel S
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0T75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250  $250
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals    $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$6,455$7,255$10,975$11,725$12,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$4,520$5,270$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-745349329294

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

Model Year20122018
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.4,609 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 headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
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
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, large15No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested415076%
Total Not Requested134024%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested185065%
Total Not Requested99035%

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