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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: $3,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Model 3
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,200 $53,100 $49,000
Convenience Package 900    
Technology Package 2,900 2,900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 1,000
Wood trim 350    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,250  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,100  
Convenience Package 838    
Technology Package 2,696 2,696  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 0
Wood trim 325    
Upgraded leather upholstery   1,163  
Wood trim, alternative type   1,024  
Options (change) 4,725 5,825 1,000
Options (change) 4,395 5,419 0
Destination 950 950 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $46,875 $59,875 $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: $2,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,955
Model Year201720172018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Model 3
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4333hp V6258hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
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$46,875$59,875$43,700
Adjustments for Features-1,080-1,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,795$58,470$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,675$0

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

Model Year201720172018
ModelA5 / S5A5 / S5Model 3
TrimA5 Sport 2.0TS5 3.0TBase
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Power-venting glass roof panel$300$300 
Rear spoiler$200  
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 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$7,280$7,605$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,080$1,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,006-1,3080

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model 3 features.

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

Model Year20172018
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 Volume12.2 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model 3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 Sport 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested132560%
Total Not Requested89040%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested132571%
Total Not Requested54029%

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