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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: $112,200

Tesla Model S P85D   
Difference: $23,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelA8Model S
TrimA8 L W12P85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $133,500 $105,000
Premium Interior and Lighting   3,000
Executive Rear Seats   3,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,500
Wood trim   750
Leather seating surfaces   1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Premium Interior and Lighting   0
Executive Rear Seats   0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Wood trim   0
Leather seating surfaces   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 0 13,500
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $135,675 $112,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,691
Model Year20122015
ModelA8Model S
TrimA8 L W12P85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine500hp W12463hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$135,675$112,200
Adjustments for Features-6,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,295$112,200

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122015
ModelA8Model S
TrimA8 L W12P85D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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, power$225 
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Range alert $0
Satellite radio$200 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
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
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Metal pedals $75
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 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 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,730$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9410

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,773 lb.4,938 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
Tesla Model S P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Executive Rear Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested111598%
Total Not Requested252%

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