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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: $67,125

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $114,900 $114,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Wood trim   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     2,100
Enhanced Autopilot 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Wood trim   0 0
Driver Assistance Package     1,954
Options (change) 6,000 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 0 1,954
Destination 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $115,825 $117,925

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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: $56,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,791
Model Year201720162016
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$48,700$115,825$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-11,060-10,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$104,765$107,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,350

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

Model Year201720162016
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$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$100
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Semi-autonomous driving$600  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net $40$40
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100 
Ski sack $50 
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
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player $125$125
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,550$17,610$17,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,060$10,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,292-10,059

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

Model Year20172016
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 and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8 Plus

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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