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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,077

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $58,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142018
ModelModel SA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPerformanceA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $93,400 $39,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 575
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Cargo cover 250  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metal pedals   195
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Cargo cover 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Metal pedals   182
Options (change) 8,500 770
Options (change) 0 718
Destination 1,170 975
Gas Tax -7,500 -4,168
Total Price $95,570 $37,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,475
Model Year20142018
ModelModel SA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPerformanceA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine416hp E150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$95,570$37,077
Adjustments for Features-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,825$37,077

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
ModelModel SA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimPerformanceA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
85 kWh battery pack$0 
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,810$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1160

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20142018
ModelModel SA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in103.5 in
Length196.0 in169.8 in
Width77.3 in70.3 in
Height56.5 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.6 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.4 ft339.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 specs.

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%

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