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

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Audi A5 / S5 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,450

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $4,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelA5 / S5Model SModel S
TrimS5 3.0TBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,100 $67,400 $92,400
Luxury Package 1,100    
Prestige Package 6,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 750 750
Carbon fiber trim 500    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather   1,500  
Wood trim   0  
Luxury Package 1,024    
Prestige Package 5,813    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 466    
Tech Package   0 0
Nappa Leather   0  
Wood trim   0  
Options (change) 8,425 6,000 4,500
Options (change) 7,839 0 0
Destination 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $62,450 $67,070 $90,570

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,155
Model Year201620122012
ModelA5 / S5Model SModel S
TrimS5 3.0TBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)505, 14200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$62,450$67,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features-2,4950-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,955$67,070$88,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$21,525

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

Model Year201620122012
ModelA5 / S5Model SModel S
TrimS5 3.0TBasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
60 kWh battery pack $0 
85 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000
High-performance inverter  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Power-venting glass roof panel$300  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,215$3,720$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,495$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3230138

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

Model Year20162012
ModelA5 / S5Model S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in116.5 in
Length182.1 in196.0 in
Width73.0 in77.3 in
Height54.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom31.7 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.263.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested119054%
Total Not Requested102546%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested211085%
Total Not Requested37515%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested191084%
Total Not Requested37516%

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