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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: $87,475

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $51,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Model S
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12P100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $81,500 $90,500 $137,900 $137,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250    
Luxury Package 2,800      
Enhanced Autopilot       5,000
Premium interior       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       1,000
Panoramic sunroof       2,000
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093    
Luxury Package 2,604      
Enhanced Autopilot       0
Premium interior       0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0
Panoramic sunroof       0
Options (change) 5,050 2,250 0 8,000
Options (change) 4,697 2,093 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 -7,500
Total Price $87,475 $93,675 $140,125 $138,700

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,163
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Model S
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12P100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12600hp E
TransmissionT8T8T8A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/25 MPG16/25 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14630, 14630, 14580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20245/45-19
Total Price$87,475$93,675$140,125$138,700
Adjustments for Features-3,820-3,820-7,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,655$89,855$132,830$138,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,200$49,175$0

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

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8Model S
TrimA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12P100D
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
1-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware   $1000
Automated lane change   $300
Automated parking system, remote   $200
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power charge port door   $25
Power door closers$300$300$300 
Power liftgate   $350
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Semi-autonomous driving   $600
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, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $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 cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $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 
HEPA interior air filter   $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration   $50
Rear air vents   $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
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750
100 kWh battery pack   $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits   $200
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
DC quick-charging capability   $750
High amperage charger   $750
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel$1500$1500$1500 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD changer, remote  $200 
CD player$125$125$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle   $0
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 
Navigation map updates, seven years   $0
Range alert   $0
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 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $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   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
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 leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,305$15,305$18,780$11,485
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$3,820$7,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,555-3,555-6,7930

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,464 lb.4,960 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
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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