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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $81,720

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $1,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Model SModel S
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,500 $87,200 $134,500 $69,900 $93,400
Cold Weather Package 800 800      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500 1,500   1,500  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,300 1,300      
Subzero Weather Package       750 750
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear       500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 750
Satellite radio       0 0
Panoramic sunroof       2,500 2,500
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       2,500 2,500
Fog lights       500 500
Wood trim       650 650
Interior ambient lighting       1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces       1,500 1,500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       2,250 2,250
Cold Weather Package 744 744      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,396 1,396   0  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel 1,209 1,209      
Subzero Weather Package       0 0
Tech Package       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Satellite radio       0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package       0 0
Fog lights       0 0
Wood trim       0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0 0
Leather seating surfaces       0 0
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       0 0
Options (change) 3,600 3,600 0 18,150 16,650
Options (change) 3,349 3,349 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $82,995 $91,695 $137,495 $81,720 $103,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,303
Model Year20132013201320142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Model SModel S
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6420hp V8500hp W12302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14580, 12580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$82,995$91,695$137,495$81,720$103,720
Adjustments for Features-5,670-5,670-11,0950-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,325$86,025$126,400$81,720$102,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,700$49,075$0$20,825

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132013201320142014
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Model SModel S
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12BasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power door closers$300$300$300  
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Around view cameras  $500  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200 $200$200
Wide-view front camera  $150  
Wide-view rear camera  $0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo mat   $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Second-row high console  $250  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
High-performance inverter    $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler    $300
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights  $1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$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$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$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$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,605$10,605$16,030$4,935$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,670$5,670$11,095$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,278-5,277-10,335072

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20132014
ModelA8 / S8Model 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 Weight4,410 lb.4,648 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 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
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 Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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