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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: $35,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,000 $77,400 $86,400 $114,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950  
Wood trim       0
Enhanced Autopilot 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673  
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 6,000 6,200 6,200 2,100
Options (change) 0 5,766 5,766 1,954
Destination 1,200 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $48,700 $84,525 $93,525 $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: $27,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,657
Model Year2018201520152015
ModelModel 3A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBaseA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp E333hp V6435hp 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$48,700$84,525$93,525$117,925
Adjustments for Features0-7,860-8,010-11,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,700$76,665$85,515$106,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,850$30,200

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

Model Year2018201520152015
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$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$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
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Semi-autonomous driving$600   
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$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$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo net $40$40$40
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   
Automatic start / stop  $150 
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
In-vehicle Internet$150   
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$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$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$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$6,700$14,560$14,710$17,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,860$8,010$11,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,316-7,455-10,292

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

Model Year20182015
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.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 A8 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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 4.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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 Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 S8

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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