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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,250

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $7,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelModel 3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575 575 575
Prestige Package   6,150 6,150 6,150
Premium Plus Package   2,700 2,700  
Enhanced Autopilot 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536 536 536
Prestige Package   5,718 5,718 5,718
Premium Plus Package   2,512 2,512  
Options (change) 6,000 9,425 9,425 6,725
Options (change) 0 8,766 8,766 6,254
Destination 1,200 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $41,250 $44,550 $50,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,666
Model Year2018201620162016
ModelModel 3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA1S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,700$41,250$44,550$50,150
Adjustments for Features-4850-1,700-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,215$41,250$42,850$47,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600$5,850

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2018201620162016
ModelModel 3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimBaseA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000   
Automated lane change$300   
Automated parking system, remote$200   
Remote app$25   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Semi-autonomous driving$600   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$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$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Range alert$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces $900$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
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$7,350$6,865$8,565$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0$1,700$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments630-1,583-2,841

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3A3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in103.8 in
Length184.8 in175.4 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height56.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested122528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested122528%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested302571%
Total Not Requested122529%

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