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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,150

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $1,550

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $35,900 $49,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575 575
Premium Plus Package   2,100  
Technology Package   2,300 2,300
Wood trim   350  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536 536
Premium Plus Package   1,954  
Technology Package   2,138 2,138
Wood trim   325  
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 1,000 5,325 3,975
Options (change) 0 4,953 3,698
Destination 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $42,150 $54,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,305
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA1CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$43,700$42,150$54,100
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$41,870$52,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,600

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBaseA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
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  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,150$6,430$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$280$1,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-261-1,518

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3A4 / S4
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in110.6 in
Length184.8 in185.1 in
Width72.8 in71.9 in
Height56.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,510 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested69030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested157570%
Total Not Requested69030%

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