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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: $133,700

Tesla Model S P100D   
Difference: $1,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelA8Model S
TrimA8 L W12P100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $133,500 $137,000
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Panoramic sunroof   2,000
Premium interior   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Panoramic sunroof   0
Options (change) 0 3,000
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 875 1,200
Gas Tax 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $135,675 $133,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 A8 L W12
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,878
Model Year20122018
ModelA8Model S
TrimA8 L W12P100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine500hp W12600hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/21 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$135,675$133,700
Adjustments for Features-6,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$129,495$133,700

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
ModelA8Model S
TrimA8 L W12P100D
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
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 
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
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
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
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 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
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 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Range alert $0
SD Card slot$25 
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
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,730$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7540

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
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 P100D

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

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