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

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $6,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelModel 3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $46,200 $57,400 $59,500 $70,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575 575 575 575
Premium Plus Package   3,700      
Driver Assistance Package   2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
LED headlights   1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
S Line Sport Package   200      
Enhanced Autopilot 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536 536 536 536
Premium Plus Package   3,442      
Driver Assistance Package   2,371 2,371 2,371 2,371
LED headlights   1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
S Line Sport Package   186      
Options (change) 6,000 8,425 4,525 4,525 4,525
Options (change) 0 7,837 4,209 4,209 4,209
Destination 1,200 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $55,550 $62,850 $64,950 $76,350

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,682
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelModel 3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E252hp I4333hp V6240hp V6 D450hp V8
TransmissionA1S7T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/40-19245/45-18245/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$48,700$55,550$62,850$64,950$76,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-3,245-3,245-5,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$54,105$59,605$61,705$70,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,500$7,600$16,500

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

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelModel 3A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBaseA6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
7-speed automated manual $1200  $1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
RWD$0    
FWD $0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$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$225
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Semi-autonomous driving$600    
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200    
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750    
75 kWh battery pack$0    
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300    
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Range alert$0    
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Digital instruments$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,675$8,120$9,920$9,920$12,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,445$3,245$3,245$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346-3,021-3,021-5,348

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

Model Year20182016
ModelModel 3A6 / S6
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 A6 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested200076%
Total Not Requested64024%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%
S Line Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
255/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 S6 4.0 TFSI

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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