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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: $74,370

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $51,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelR8Model SModel S
Trim4.2BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $69,900 $93,400
Premium Package 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 750 750
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 800 800
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,500  
Navigation system 2,000    
Tech Package   3,750 3,750
Obstacle detection, rear   500 500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces   1,500 1,500
Interior ambient lighting   1,000 1,000
Premium Package 1,953    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 0 0
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 0  
Navigation system 1,860    
Tech Package   0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   0 0
Leather seating surfaces   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Options (change) 8,550 10,800 9,300
Options (change) 7,952 0 0
Destination 1,200 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 2,100 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $126,050 $74,370 $96,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,688
Model Year200920142014
ModelR8Model SModel S
Trim4.2BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine420hp V8302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$126,050$74,370$96,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,175-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,050$73,195$94,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$20,825

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year200920142014
ModelR8Model SModel S
Trim4.2BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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 
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
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
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Tachometer$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Total Value of Features$4,015$5,190$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,175$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0100154

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20092014
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.4,648 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 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
3.563.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested75087%
Total Not Requested11513%

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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested87546%
Total Not Requested102554%

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