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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: $51,670

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $28,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Model SModel S
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,600 $54,400 $69,900 $93,400
Premium Plus Package 3,000      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,600 2,600    
Cold Weather Package 500 500    
S Line Sport Package 1,250      
Cargo mat 170 170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 750 750
Carbon fiber trim   500 800 800
Subzero Weather Package     750 750
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     2,500 2,500
Cargo cover     250 250
Fog lights     500 500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     1,000 1,000
Interior ambient lighting     1,000 1,000
Front sport buckets     2,500 2,500
Premium Plus Package 2,790      
Navigation and Telematics Package 2,418 2,418    
Cold Weather Package 466 466    
S Line Sport Package 1,164      
Cargo mat 158 158    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 0 0
Carbon fiber trim   466 0 0
Subzero Weather Package     0 0
Tech Package     0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0
Satellite radio     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package     0 0
Cargo cover     0 0
Fog lights     0 0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Front sport buckets     0 0
Options (change) 8,095 4,345 16,800 16,800
Options (change) 7,532 4,044 0 0
Destination 975 975 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $51,670 $59,720 $80,370 $103,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,385
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Model SModel S
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4354hp V6302hp E416hp E
TransmissionS7T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$51,670$59,720$80,370$103,870
Adjustments for Features-4,370-5,7200-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,300$54,000$80,370$101,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$21,475

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

Model Year2018201820142014
ModelA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5Model SModel S
TrimA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0TBasePerformance
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle exit assist$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0 
85 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000
High-performance inverter   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input$50$50  
CD player, remote$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
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  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,165$10,515$4,795$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,370$5,720$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,070-5,3260123

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

Model Year20182014
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 Weight3,705 lb.4,648 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 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested122547%
Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested110069%
Total Not Requested49031%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Body kit (gray/black)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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

Navigation and Telematics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested110079%
Total Not Requested29021%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested182596%
Total Not Requested754%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Front sport buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Front sport buckets100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested182596%
Total Not Requested754%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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