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Audi A6 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A6 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,980

Audi A6 3.0T   
Difference: $21,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelA6Model SModel SModel S
Trim3.0T75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,900 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Cold Weather Package 450      
Prestige Package 6,880      
LED headlights 1,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 1,000 1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package 418      
Prestige Package 6,398      
LED headlights 1,302      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Options (change) 9,205 3,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 8,561 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $59,980 $81,500 $101,000 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A6 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,117
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelA6Model SModel SModel S
Trim3.0T75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$59,980$81,500$101,000$133,700
Adjustments for Features0-355-1,105-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,980$81,145$99,895$131,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,750$50,485

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Features Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelA6Model SModel SModel S
Trim3.0T75D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Brake assist$50   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$50   
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack  $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability $750$750$750
High amperage charger  $750$750
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
iPod integration$100   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0$0
Range alert $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200  $200
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Metal pedals   $75
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Total Value of Features$8,355$8,710$9,460$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$355$1,105$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0276998

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A6 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
ModelA6Model S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.7 in116.5 in
Length193.9 in196.0 in
Width73.8 in77.3 in
Height57.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.163.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A6 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Body kit0No
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
CD changer, remote200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
245/45HR18 tires400No
Total Requested295063%
Total Not Requested176537%

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