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

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $92,200

Tesla Model S 85D   
Difference: $34,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelA8 / S8Model S
TrimA8 L W1285D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $120,100 $85,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,900  
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Executive Rear Seats   3,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500
Wood trim   750
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,628  
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Executive Rear Seats   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 3,900 13,500
Options (change) 3,628 0
Destination 825 1,200
Gas Tax 1,700 -7,500
Total Price $126,525 $92,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,895
Model Year20092015
ModelA8 / S8Model S
TrimA8 L W1285D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine450hp W12422hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG95/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-19
Total Price$126,525$92,200
Adjustments for Features-3,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,035$92,200

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

Model Year20092015
ModelA8 / S8Model S
TrimA8 L W1285D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power charge port door $25
Power door closers$300 
Power liftgate $350
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $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
85 kWh battery pack $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
Entertainment system, console-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration$100 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$12,165$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2510

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

Model Year20092015
ModelA8 / S8Model S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase121.0 in116.5 in
Length204.4 in196.0 in
Width74.6 in77.3 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,697 lb.4,824 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.6 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.663.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Total Requested101589%
Total Not Requested12511%

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