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Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $69,690

Tesla Model S Long Range Plus   
Difference: $49,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820202020
ModelR8Model SModel S
Trim4.2Long Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $109,000 $74,990 $94,990
Convenience Package 3,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 1,000 1,000
Navigation system 2,000    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300    
Premium interior     0
Convenience Package 3,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 0 0
Navigation system 1,860    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209    
Premium interior     0
Options (change) 7,450 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 6,929 0 0
Destination 1,000 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 2,100 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $119,550 $69,690 $89,690

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model S Long Range Plus
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $117,156
Model Year200820202020
ModelR8Model SModel S
Trim4.2Long Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8534hp E778hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$119,550$69,690$89,690
Adjustments for Features0-6,115-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$119,550$63,575$81,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$18,385

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200820202020
ModelR8Model SModel S
Trim4.2Long Range PlusPerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power charge port door $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
HEPA interior air filter  $100
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750$750
100 kWh battery pack $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200$200
DC quick-charging capability $750$750
High amperage charger $750$750
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, seven years $0$0
Range alert $0$0
Satellite radio$200 $200
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound  $250
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650 $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,975$12,090$13,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,115$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0553543

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082020
ModelR8Model S
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in116.5 in
Length174.5 in196.0 in
Width75.0 in77.3 in
Height49.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.4,884 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
3.5 ft328.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.562.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested91577%
Total Not Requested27523%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

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

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