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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $6,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel 3A6 / S6 / RS6A6 / S6 / RS6A6 / S6 / RS6
TrimBaseA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $49,700 $58,700 $71,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575 575 575
Driver Assistance Package   2,000 2,000 2,000
Premium Plus Package   2,200    
Enhanced Autopilot 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536 536 536
Driver Assistance Package   1,860 1,860 1,860
Premium Plus Package   2,046    
Options (change) 6,000 4,775 2,575 2,575
Options (change) 0 4,442 2,396 2,396
Destination 1,200 975 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $55,450 $62,250 $75,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,454
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel 3A6 / S6 / RS6A6 / S6 / RS6A6 / S6 / RS6
TrimBaseA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E252hp I4340hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA1S7T8S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/45-18245/45-18255/35-20
Total Price$48,700$55,450$62,250$75,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,595-3,395-5,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$53,855$58,855$70,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,000$16,325

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel 3A6 / S6 / RS6A6 / S6 / RS6A6 / S6 / RS6
TrimBaseA6 2.0TA6 3.0TS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed automated manual $1200 $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
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   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
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
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
75 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$7,895$9,695$11,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595$3,395$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,485-3,161-4,906

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 / RS6

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3A6 / S6 / RS6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in114.6 in
Length184.8 in194.2 in
Width72.8 in73.8 in
Height56.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.1 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 aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 A6 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior lights, additional0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights500Yes
Bose, 630W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Total Requested105055%
Total Not Requested87545%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 / RS6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%

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