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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $70,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $115,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Executive Plus Package   2,800
Enhanced Autopilot 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Executive Plus Package   2,604
Options (change) 6,000 2,800
Options (change) 0 2,604
Destination 1,200 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $48,700 $119,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $106,677
Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E605hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/35-21
Total Price$48,700$119,675
Adjustments for Features0-11,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$107,865

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
75 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,850$18,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,990

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model 3 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20182018
ModelModel 3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in117.8 in
Length184.8 in202.6 in
Width72.8 in76.7 in
Height56.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.2 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 A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Executive Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
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 Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

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