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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: $70,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $12,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
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 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900 $67,400 $92,400
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather       1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 750
Panoramic sunroof       1,500 1,500
Wood trim       0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       1,500  
Tech Package       0 0
Nappa Leather       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Panoramic sunroof       0 0
Wood trim       0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       0  
Options (change) 0 0 0 9,000 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $82,425 $91,425 $140,125 $70,070 $92,070

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,743
Model Year20162016201620122012
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 V6450hp V8500hp W12302hp E416hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$82,425$91,425$140,125$70,070$92,070
Adjustments for Features-10,000-10,650-15,8250-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,425$80,775$124,300$70,070$91,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,350$51,875$0$21,025

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

Model Year20162016201620122012
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   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
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$500$500  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Wide-view front camera$150$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
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  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
High-performance inverter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, remote  $200  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
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  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Massage, second row seats  $150  
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$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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  
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$15,595$16,245$21,420$5,595$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,000$10,650$15,825$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,308-9,912-14,735067

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

Model Year20162012
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 Weight4,465 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 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
14.2 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.263.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested201081%
Total Not Requested47519%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested181079%
Total Not Requested47521%

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