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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: $43,700

Tesla Model 3   
Difference: $31,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $74,050 $96,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000    
Leather door panel trim   750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Leather door panel trim   698  
Options (change) 1,000 750 0
Options (change) 0 698 0
Destination 1,200 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 2,100
Total Price $43,700 $75,625 $99,125

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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: $26,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,566
Model Year201820092009
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E350hp V8450hp V10
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-18265/35-20
Total Price$43,700$75,625$99,125
Adjustments for Features0-5,505-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$70,120$92,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$22,850

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

Model Year201820092009
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
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  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Lane departure warning$200  
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Interior air filter $0$0
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750  
75 kWh battery pack$0  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
Range alert$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,375$10,880$11,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,505$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,124-5,737

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

Model Year20182009
ModelModel 3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in115.9 in
Length184.8 in199.3 in
Width72.8 in74.6 in
Height56.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,289 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.6 ft3

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