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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: $67,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $56,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8Model SModel S
Trim4.25.2BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $67,400 $92,400
Navigation system 2,100      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 750 750
iPod integration 100 0    
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500    
Tech Package     3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather     1,500  
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system 1,953      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 0 0
iPod integration 93 0    
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325    
Tech Package     0 0
Nappa Leather     0  
Wood trim     0  
Options (change) 5,350 3,150 6,000 4,500
Options (change) 4,976 2,930 0 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $123,800 $156,400 $67,070 $90,570

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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: $58,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121,612
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8Model SModel S
Trim4.25.2BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10302hp E416hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$123,800$156,400$67,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-1,590-3,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$123,800$154,610$65,480$87,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$30,810$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelR8R8Model SModel S
Trim4.25.2BasePerformance
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
AWD$1700$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$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40  
Console with shifter$150$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$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights $1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,750$6,540$6,340$8,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$1,590$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,668150249

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112012
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested101041%
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 seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%

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 lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested81035%

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