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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $4,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5Model 3
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,000 $44,000 $52,400 $49,000
Prestige Package 8,300 4,800 5,700  
Driver Assist Package 900 900 900  
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000 1,000    
Wood trim 400 400 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 1,000
Prestige Package 7,719 4,464 5,302  
Driver Assist Package 837 837 837  
Upgraded leather upholstery 930 930    
Wood trim 372 372 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 443 0
Options (change) 11,075 7,575 7,575 1,000
Options (change) 10,301 7,046 7,048 0
Destination 825 825 825 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $47,900 $52,400 $62,100 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,622
Model Year2010201020102018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5Model 3
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine211hp I4265hp V6354hp V8258hp E
TransmissionM6T6M6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14505, 14505, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$47,900$52,400$62,100$43,700
Adjustments for Features-305-1,255-6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,595$51,145$61,445$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,550$13,850$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year2010201020102018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5A5 / S5Model 3
TrimA5 2.0TA5 3.2S5 4.2Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app   $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$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$25 
Glass roof panel(s)   $300
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300$300 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Range alert   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,380$7,330$6,730$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$1,255$655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-284-1,169-6110

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20102018
ModelA5 / S5Model 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length182.1 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.8 in
Height54.0 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested295082%
Total Not Requested64018%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 3.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested39019%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested39019%
Driver Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%

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