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

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,150

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $38,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelModel SA3 / S3
Trim85DS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $41,100
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 550
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
Cargo net   150
Cargo mat   155
Autopilot Convenience Features 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 511
Front sport buckets 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
Cargo net   139
Cargo mat   144
Options (change) 10,000 8,155
Options (change) 0 7,584
Destination 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $88,700 $50,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,861
Model Year20152015
ModelModel SA3 / S3
Trim85DS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine422hp E292hp I4
TransmissionA1S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)95/106 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$88,700$50,150
Adjustments for Features-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$86,695$50,150

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

Model Year20152015
ModelModel SA3 / S3
Trim85DS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Power charge port door$25 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,345$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1420

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

Model Year20152015
ModelModel SA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in103.8 in
Length196.0 in175.4 in
Width77.3 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,824 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2650100%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested217562%
Total Not Requested132538%

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