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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: $71,690

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $18,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelA8Model SModel S
TrimA8 LLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,000 $74,990 $94,990
Cold Weather Package 800    
LED headlights 1,400    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000 1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000
Premium interior     0
Cold Weather Package 744    
LED headlights 1,302    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0
Premium interior     0
Options (change) 5,000 3,000 3,000
Options (change) 4,651 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $89,875 $71,690 $91,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $86,833
Model Year201120202020
ModelA8Model SModel S
TrimA8 LLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine372hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$89,875$71,690$91,690
Adjustments for Features-3,3450-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,530$71,690$90,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,385

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year201120202020
ModelA8Model SModel S
TrimA8 LLong Range PlusPerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power charge port door $25$25
Power door closers$300  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote app $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
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rear side airbags$300  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Ski sack$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Residual heat$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Metal pedals  $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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$11,595$8,250$9,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,345$0$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1130111

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112020
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.4,884 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 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.262.3 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 Performance

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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