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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $3,850

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,000 $40,500 $53,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575 575
Technology Package   2,900  
Premium Plus Package   2,300  
Wood trim   350  
Luxury Package     1,100
Prestige Package     6,250
Wood trim, alternative type     1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536 536
Technology Package   2,696  
Premium Plus Package   2,140  
Wood trim   325  
Luxury Package     1,024
Prestige Package     5,813
Wood trim, alternative type     1,024
Options (change) 1,000 6,125 9,025
Options (change) 0 5,697 8,397
Destination 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $47,550 $63,050

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,142
Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine258hp E220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
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$47,550$63,050
Adjustments for Features0-480-1,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$47,070$61,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,225

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

Model Year201820162016
ModelModel 3A5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimBaseA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
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  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row low console $100$100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
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
Cornering lights  $50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
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
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
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
Total Value of Features$6,200$6,680$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$1,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-1,634

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

Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3A5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.2 in108.3 in
Length184.8 in182.1 in
Width72.8 in73.0 in
Height56.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested132580%
Total Not Requested34020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
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 Requested132560%
Total Not Requested89040%

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