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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: $32,270

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelModel SModel SA3A3
TrimBasePerformance2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $27,270 $30,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500    
Cargo cover 250 250    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500 1,100 1,100
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500    
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000    
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package     500 500
iPod integration     50 50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 0 0    
Cargo cover 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 1,023 1,023
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package     466 466
iPod integration     47 47
Options (change) 8,500 8,500 4,125 4,125
Options (change) 0 0 3,839 3,839
Destination 1,170 1,170 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $72,070 $95,570 $32,270 $35,250

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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: $37,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,176
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelModel SModel SA3A3
TrimBasePerformance2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine302hp E416hp E200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionA1A1M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12140, 10140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$72,070$95,570$32,270$35,250
Adjustments for Features-2,605-4,6300-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,465$90,940$32,270$34,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelModel SModel SA3A3
TrimBasePerformance2.0T2.0 TDI
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$0
Accessories 
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  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
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  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,910$6,935$2,305$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$4,630$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments2293070-978

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142012
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

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested137587%
Total Not Requested20513%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20083%
Total Not Requested4017%

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