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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: $68,370

Tesla Model S 60   
Difference: $58,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelR8R8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim4.25.26070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $69,900 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000
Convenience Package 2,100            
Navigation system 2,100            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 750 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 100 0          
Carbon fiber trim 2,500 2,500 800 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300 1,500        
Leather seating surfaces     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Convenience Package 1,953            
Navigation system 1,953            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 0 0 0 0 0
iPod integration 93 0          
Carbon fiber trim 2,325 2,325 0 0 0 0 0
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209 0        
Leather seating surfaces     0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,750 4,450 4,800 3,750 3,750 3,750 3,750
Options (change) 8,138 4,139 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,170 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $127,200 $157,700 $68,370 $72,450 $77,450 $82,450 $102,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model S 70D
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 60
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,866
Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelR8R8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim4.25.26070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10302hp E329hp E362hp E422hp E463hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$127,200$157,700$68,370$72,450$77,450$82,450$102,450
Adjustments for Features-1,135-2,1350-5,325-3,600-5,325-5,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$126,065$155,565$68,370$67,125$73,850$77,125$97,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,500$1,245$0$6,725$10,000$29,925

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year2011201120152015201520152015
ModelR8R8Model SModel SModel SModel SModel S
Trim4.25.26070D8585DP85D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0 $0  
Accessories 
Power charge port door   $25 $25$25
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50     
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150     
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750$750$750
60 kWh battery pack  $0    
70 kWh battery pack   $0   
85 kWh battery pack    $0$0$0
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mid-engine configuration$0$0     
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100     
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
CD player$125$125     
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100     
MP3-compatible player$50$50     
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600$600
Range alert  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200     
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound $250     
Traffic information$25$25     
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0     
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25$25
LED headlights $1000     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Tachometer$75$75     
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim $250     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75    $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300     
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0      
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede  $200    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500     
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100     
Total Value of Features$5,925$6,925$4,790$10,115$8,390$10,115$10,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,135$2,135$0$5,325$3,600$5,325$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,058-1,9900463293407332

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20112015
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.4,609 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested79091%
Total Not Requested759%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 60

Synthetic suede headliner
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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