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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $34,700

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelModel SModel SA3A3
TrimBasePerformance2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $24,740 $33,980
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 450 450
Cargo cover 250 250    
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,100 1,100
Wood trim 0      
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Xenon HID headlights     650 800
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Sound Package     900  
Tech Package 0 0    
Nappa Leather 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 410 410
Cargo cover 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 1,001 1,001
Wood trim 0      
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Bluetooth cell phone link     396 396
Xenon HID headlights     592 728
Navigation system     1,787 1,775
Sound Package     819  
Options (change) 7,750 6,250 8,660 5,435
Options (change) 0 0 7,894 4,947
Destination 1,170 1,170 720 720
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $68,820 $92,320 $34,120 $40,135

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,564
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelModel SModel SA3A3
TrimBasePerformance2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA1A1M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$68,820$92,320$34,120$40,135
Adjustments for Features-4,105-6,0050-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,715$86,315$34,120$36,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,600$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelModel SModel SA3A3
TrimBasePerformance2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750  
60 kWh battery pack$0   
85 kWh battery pack $0  
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000  
High-performance inverter $0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Carbon fiber trim $200  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,210$8,110$2,105$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$6,005$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments3784120-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122006
ModelModel SA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in101.5 in
Length196.0 in168.7 in
Width77.3 in69.5 in
Height56.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested135054%
Total Not Requested113546%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested135059%
Total Not Requested93541%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested25029%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75537%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested600114%
Total Not Requested-75-14%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22578%
Total Not Requested6522%

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