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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,625

Audi A3 3.2   
Difference: $4,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelModel 3A3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $35,875
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 475
Cold Weather Package   500
Navigation system   1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 441
Cold Weather Package   466
Navigation system   1,813
Options (change) 1,000 2,925
Options (change) 0 2,720
Destination 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $43,700 $39,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 3.2
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,986
Model Year20182009
ModelModel 3A3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine258hp E250hp V6
TransmissionA1S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)136/123 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$43,700$39,625
Adjustments for Features-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,155$39,625

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
ModelModel 3A3
TrimBase3.2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, remote $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,325$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments2230

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182009
ModelModel 3A3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in101.5 in
Length184.8 in168.7 in
Width72.8 in69.5 in
Height56.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,814 lb.3,660 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.054.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%

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