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

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Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $77,700

Tesla Model S 70   
Difference: $10,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimA8 L7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,000 $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000
Cold Weather Package 800                
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500                
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300                
Subzero Weather Package   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Wood trim   750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Leather seating surfaces   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Cold Weather Package 744                
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396                
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209                
Subzero Weather Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Interior and Lighting   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,600 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000
Options (change) 3,349 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $88,475 $77,700 $82,700 $87,700 $92,700 $112,700 $90,700 $95,700 $115,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S 70
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,871
Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimA8 L7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$88,475$77,700$82,700$87,700$92,700$112,700$90,700$95,700$115,700
Adjustments for Features-2,9800-1,7250-1,725-1,8000-1,725-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,495$77,700$80,975$87,700$90,975$110,900$90,700$93,975$113,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,200$13,000$16,275$36,200

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201120162016201620162016201620162016
ModelA8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel S
TrimA8 L7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300        
1-speed automatic $800$800$800$800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700 $1700 $1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD $0 $0  $0  
Accessories 
Power charge port door  $25 $25$25 $25$25
Power door closers$300        
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350        
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15        
Sunshade, rear, power$225        
Sunshades, second row, power$225        
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0        
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50        
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0        
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225        
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300        
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50        
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150        
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100        
Ski sack$50        
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100        
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Residual heat$50        
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750$750$750$750$750$750$750
70 kWh battery pack $0$0      
85 kWh battery pack   $0$0$0   
90 kWh battery pack      $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25        
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500        
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input$50        
CD player$125        
DVD-compatible player$0        
Handwriting recognition$200        
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive$15        
MP3-compatible player$50        
Range alert $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25        
Traffic information$25        
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25        
Fog light, rear$100        
Headlight washers$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50        
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50        
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150        
Tachometer$75        
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10$10$10$10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50        
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Memory system, passenger seat$150        
Metal pedals     $75  $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50        
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50        
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25        
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        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500        
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100        
Total Value of Features$9,030$6,050$7,775$6,050$7,775$7,850$6,050$7,775$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0$1,725$0$1,725$1,800$0$1,725$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,77301310117101011498

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112016
ModelA8Model S
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase122.9 in116.5 in
Length207.4 in196.0 in
Width76.7 in77.3 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom42.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.263.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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 Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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