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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $5,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,000 $42,600 $54,400
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575 575
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Wood trim   350  
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536 536
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Wood trim   326  
Options (change) 6,000 10,325 6,775
Options (change) 0 9,604 6,302
Destination 1,200 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $53,900 $62,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,998
Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine258hp E252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionA1S7T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$48,700$53,900$62,150
Adjustments for Features0-5,905-7,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$47,995$54,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,900

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201820182018
ModelModel 3A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBaseA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Automated lane change$300  
Automated parking system, remote$200  
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
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 
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
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  
Automatic start / stop $150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
CD player, remote $100$100
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 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,800$12,705$14,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,499-6,755

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in111.2 in
Length184.8 in186.3 in
Width72.8 in72.6 in
Height56.8 in54.6 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.035.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model 3

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested160060%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested189062%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested170065%
Total Not Requested92535%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested110039%
Total Not Requested169061%

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