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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model 3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model 3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $31,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Model 3
TrimA8S8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,050 $96,200 $49,000
Leather door panel trim 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000
Leather door panel trim 698    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0
Options (change) 750 0 1,000
Options (change) 698 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200
Gas Tax 0 2,100 -7,500
Total Price $75,625 $99,125 $43,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,566
Model Year200920092018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Model 3
TrimA8S8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8450hp V10258hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18265/35-20235/45-18
Total Price$75,625$99,125$43,700
Adjustments for Features-5,505-6,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,120$92,970$43,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$22,850$0

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year200920092018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Model 3
TrimA8S8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power door closers$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote keyless entry$225$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Lane departure warning  $200
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
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 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750
75 kWh battery pack  $0
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, remote$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration$100$100 
Range alert  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede headliner $650 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$10,880$11,530$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,505$6,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,124-5,7370

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model 3

Model Year20092018
ModelA8 / S8Model 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in113.2 in
Length199.3 in184.8 in
Width74.6 in72.8 in
Height56.9 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,289 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft315.0 ft3

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