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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: $86,075

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L   
Difference: $8,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Model SModel SModel S
TrimA8 LA8 L W1290D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $77,900 $120,100 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
Cold Weather Package 950        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 6,400 3,900      
Subzero Weather Package     1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Upgrades Package     3,500 3,500 3,500
Leather seating surfaces     3,300 3,300 3,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     1,000 1,000 1,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     2,500    
Panoramic sunroof     2,000 2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package 883        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 5,953 3,628      
Subzero Weather Package     0 0 0
Premium Upgrades Package     0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     0    
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0
Options (change) 7,350 3,900 13,300 10,800 10,800
Options (change) 6,836 3,628 0 0 0
Destination 825 825 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 1,700 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $86,075 $126,525 $94,500 $102,000 $144,500

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,139
Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Model SModel SModel S
TrimA8 LA8 L W1290D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine350hp V8450hp W12417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT6T6A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12200, 12200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/40-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$86,075$126,525$94,500$102,000$144,500
Adjustments for Features-290-2,9400-750-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,785$123,585$94,500$101,250$143,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,800$0$6,750$49,175

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

Model Year20092009201720172017
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8Model SModel SModel S
TrimA8 LA8 L W1290D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100$100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power door closers$300$300   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225   
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row high console $250   
Ski sack$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
HEPA interior air filter  $100$100$100
Interior air filter$0$0   
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents$100 $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125   
Residual heat$50$50   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
90 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network  $1000$1000$1000
High amperage charger   $750$750
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Laminated front side windows $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
Entertainment system, console-mounted $1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200   
Surround sound$250$250   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75   
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100   
Massage, passenger seat $100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225   
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Power recliner, second row seats $150   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150   
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200$200$200
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,165$12,815$9,875$10,625$10,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$2,940$0$750$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-270-2,73804636

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,400 lb.4,609 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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested120058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested120058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested120058%

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