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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: $79,500

Tesla Model S 75D   
Difference: $48,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelR8R8Model SModel SModel S
Trim4.25.275D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $114,200 $149,000 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Convenience Package 2,100        
Navigation system 2,100        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650 650 1,000 1,000 1,000
iPod integration 100 0      
LED headlights 3,500        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,300 1,300      
Premium interior         0
Convenience Package 1,953        
Navigation system 1,953        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605 605 0 0 0
iPod integration 93 0      
LED headlights 3,255        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,209 1,209      
Premium interior         0
Options (change) 9,750 1,950 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 9,068 1,814 0 0 0
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 3,000 3,000 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $128,200 $155,200 $79,500 $99,000 $131,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Tesla Model S 75D
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $125,488
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelR8R8Model SModel SModel S
Trim4.25.275D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine430hp V8525hp V10328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7465, 12200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$128,200$155,200$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-500-4,665-5,415-7,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$128,200$154,700$74,835$93,585$124,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,500$0$18,750$49,835

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelR8R8Model SModel SModel S
Trim4.25.275D100DP100D
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Brake assist$50$50   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound $250  $250
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,500$6,000$10,165$10,915$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$4,665$5,415$7,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-466370345336

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
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 P100D

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

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