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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $5,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Model 3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $49,000
Prestige Package 4,600 4,400  
Premium Plus Package 3,000    
Driver Assistance Package 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 1,000
Wood trim 350    
Enhanced Autopilot     5,000
Prestige Package 4,278 4,092  
Premium Plus Package 2,790    
Driver Assistance Package 1,674 1,674  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 0
Wood trim 326    
Enhanced Autopilot     0
Options (change) 10,325 6,775 6,000
Options (change) 9,604 6,302 0
Destination 975 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $53,900 $62,150 $48,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,998
Model Year201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Model 3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4354hp V6258hp E
TransmissionS7T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19755, 19?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$53,900$62,150$48,700
Adjustments for Features-5,905-7,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,995$54,895$48,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,900$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year201820182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Model 3
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware  $1000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100$1100 
Automated lane change  $300
Automated parking system, remote  $200
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Semi-autonomous driving  $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Evasive maneuver assist$200$200 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Turn assist$25$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25$25 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Predictive efficiency assist$0$0 
Road sign information$75$75 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0$0 
Wood trim$300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$12,705$14,055$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$7,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,499-6,7550

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Model 3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.2 in113.2 in
Length186.3 in184.8 in
Width72.6 in72.8 in
Height54.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,705 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested189062%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested92535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested110039%
Total Not Requested169061%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested160060%

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