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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: $32,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Wood trim       0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,200 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $43,700 $75,995 $84,795 $113,395

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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: $25,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,110
Model Year2018201420142014
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionA1T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ?630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$43,700$75,995$84,795$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-6,370-6,370-12,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$69,625$78,425$101,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$31,625

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

Model Year2018201420142014
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
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$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$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$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300   
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
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 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$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$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,225$11,595$11,595$17,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,370$6,370$12,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,929-5,929-11,302

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

Model Year20182014
ModelModel 3A8 / S8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in117.8 in
Length184.8 in202.2 in
Width72.8 in76.7 in
Height56.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.23.8 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft313.2 ft3

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