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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: $94,500

Tesla Model S 90D   
Difference: $41,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelA8Model SModel SModel S
TrimA8 L W1290D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $133,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000
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
Panoramic sunroof   2,000 2,000 2,000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   2,500    
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
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   0    
Options (change) 0 13,300 10,800 10,800
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $135,675 $94,500 $102,000 $144,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S 90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127,134
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelA8Model SModel SModel S
TrimA8 L W1290D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine500hp W12417hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionT8A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG89/98 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$135,675$94,500$102,000$144,500
Adjustments for Features-5,9050-750-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,770$94,500$101,250$143,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,750$49,175

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelA8Model SModel SModel S
TrimA8 L W1290D100DP100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25$25$25
Power door closers$300   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app $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
Brake assist$50   
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Rear side airbags$300   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Cargo net $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console$250   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
HEPA interior air filter $100$100$100
Interior air filter$0   
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125   
Residual heat$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
App support $0$0$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$150$150
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Range alert $0$0$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$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
Tachometer$75   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300$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$200$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$13,880$7,975$8,725$8,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$0$750$825
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,49804636

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122017
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.4,960 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 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Fog lights125Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Fog lights125Yes
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested120058%

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