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

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

Lowest Total Price: $62,900

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $75,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Model S
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,400 $137,000
Driver Assistance Package 1,800  
Prestige Package 4,400  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 1,000
Cargo mat 170  
Cargo net 80  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Driver Assistance Package 1,674  
Prestige Package 4,092  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0
Cargo mat 158  
Cargo net 74  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   0
Options (change) 7,525 8,000
Options (change) 7,000 0
Destination 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $62,900 $138,700

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,173
Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Model S
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine354hp V6600hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)755, 19580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$62,900$138,700
Adjustments for Features-7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,155$138,700

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Model S
TrimS5 Sportback 3.0TP100D
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware$1100 
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving$100 
Power charge port door $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
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 
Evasive maneuver assist$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Turn assist$25 
Vehicle exit assist$25 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
Automatic start / stop$150 
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
CD player, remote$100 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Predictive efficiency assist$0 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $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$12,915$12,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6940

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5Model S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.2 in116.5 in
Length186.3 in196.0 in
Width72.6 in77.3 in
Height54.6 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,089 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
35.0 ft363.4 ft3

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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 display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested135048%
Total Not Requested144052%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

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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