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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: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $70,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Model 3
TrimS8 PlusBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $115,900 $49,000
Executive Plus Package 2,800  
Enhanced Autopilot   5,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Executive Plus Package 2,604  
Enhanced Autopilot   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 2,800 6,000
Options (change) 2,604 0
Destination 975 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $119,675 $48,700

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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: $59,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,677
Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Model 3
TrimS8 PlusBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine605hp V8258hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21235/45-18
Total Price$119,675$48,700
Adjustments for Features-11,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,865$48,700

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Model 3
TrimS8 PlusBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware $1000
Automated lane change $300
Automated parking system, remote $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Semi-autonomous driving $600
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo net$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
75 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability $750
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$18,660$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,9900

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA8 / S8Model 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.8 in113.2 in
Length202.6 in184.8 in
Width76.7 in72.8 in
Height57.4 in56.8 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

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