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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $43,250 Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Difference: $5,450 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Model 3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $49,000 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Enhanced Autopilot | 5,000 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | 575 | 575 |
| Prestige Package | 9,750 | 5,300 | |
| Enhanced Autopilot | 0 | ||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 536 | 536 |
| Prestige Package | 8,138 | 4,930 | |
| Options (change) | 6,000 | 10,325 | 5,875 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 8,674 | 5,466 |
| Destination | 1,200 | 975 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $48,700 | $43,250 | $50,500 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | |||
| Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,080 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,090 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Model 3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 258hp E | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | A1 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | ?, ? | 705, 14 | 705, 14 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 235/45-18 | 225/40-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $48,700 | $43,250 | $50,500 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -630 | -3,680 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $48,700 | $42,620 | $46,820 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Model 3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | ||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | $850 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | $1000 | ||
| Automated lane change | $300 | ||
| Automated parking system, remote | $200 | ||
| Remote keyless entry | $225 | $225 | |
| Semi-automated parking system | $500 | ||
| Semi-autonomous driving | $600 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | ||
| Universal garage door opener | $100 | $100 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | |
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | ||
| Rear seat pass-through | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Automatic air recirculation | $100 | $100 | |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | |
| Interior air filter | $0 | $0 | |
| Engine / Motor | |||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | ||
| 75 kWh battery pack | $0 | ||
| DC quick-charging capability | $750 | ||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | ||
| Exterior | |||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | |
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | |
| Glass roof panel(s) | $300 | ||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | |
| App support | $0 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | $200 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| Media drive | $15 | $15 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Range alert | $0 | ||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | $50 | $50 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Cornering lights | $50 | $50 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | |
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | ||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | ||
| Metal pedals | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | ||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | ||
| Synthetic suede door panel trim | $250 | ||
| Wood trim | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Launch control | $100 | ||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $7,200 | $7,830 | $10,880 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $630 | $3,680 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -573 | -3,428 |
Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Model 3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,550 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.7 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3
| Enhanced Autopilot | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Semi-automated parking system | 500 | No |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware | 850 | No |
| Automated lane change | 300 | No |
| Automated parking system, remote | 200 | No |
| Semi-autonomous driving | 600 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 8% |
| Total Not Requested | 2450 | 92% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Cornering lights | 50 | No |
| LED headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 150 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Additional chrome trim | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | 100 | No |
| Body kit | 0 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional) | 0 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 4300 | 64% |
| Total Not Requested | 2390 | 36% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 S3
| Prestige Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | No |
| Surround sound | 250 | Yes |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | Yes |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | 200 | Yes |
| 225/40HR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Remote app | 25 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| 4G LTE connectivity | 0 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Media drive | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 1590 | 38% |
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