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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: $56,050

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $36,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Model S
TrimS4 3.0TPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $92,400
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 750
Carbon fiber trim 500  
Tech Package   3,750
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0
Carbon fiber trim 466  
Tech Package   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 3,675 6,000
Options (change) 3,420 0
Destination 975 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $56,050 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,551
Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Model S
TrimS4 3.0TPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine354hp V6416hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG88/90 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-21
Total Price$56,050$92,070
Adjustments for Features-4,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,780$92,070

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Model S
TrimS4 3.0TPerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
85 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
High-performance inverter $0
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,140$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9760

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA4 / S4Model S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in116.5 in
Length186.1 in196.0 in
Width72.5 in77.3 in
Height56.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,858 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.063.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested111580%
Total Not Requested27520%

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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