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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,470 Audi A3 2.0T | ||||||||||
| Difference: $36,730 | ||||||||||
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| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $70,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 | $83,000 | $88,000 | $108,000 | $24,740 | $33,980 |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 450 | 450 |
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 350 | 350 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Front sport buckets | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 1,000 | 1,000 | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 410 | 410 |
| Satellite radio | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 319 | 319 |
| Panoramic sunroof | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,001 | 1,001 |
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Front sport buckets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 0 | 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) | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 8,500 | 7,500 | 7,500 | 8,500 | 9,010 | 5,785 |
| Options (change) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8,213 | 5,266 |
| Destination | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 1,200 | 720 | 720 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | -7,500 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $71,200 | $76,200 | $81,200 | $86,200 | $107,200 | $84,200 | $89,200 | $110,200 | $34,470 | $40,485 |
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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 90 | ||||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,035 | ||||||||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,805 | ||||||||||
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 315hp E | 328hp E | 373hp E | 417hp E | 463hp E | 373hp E | 417hp E | 463hp E | 200hp I4 | 250hp V6 |
| Transmission | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | M6 | S6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 580, 12 | 195, 10 | 195, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 245/45-19 | 225/45-17 | 225/45-17 |
| Total Price | $71,200 | $76,200 | $81,200 | $86,200 | $107,200 | $84,200 | $89,200 | $110,200 | $34,470 | $40,485 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,695 | -7,420 | -5,695 | -7,420 | -7,720 | -5,695 | -7,420 | -7,720 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $65,505 | $68,780 | $75,505 | $78,780 | $99,480 | $78,505 | $81,780 | $102,480 | $34,470 | $37,185 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $3,275 | $10,000 | $13,275 | $33,975 | $13,000 | $16,275 | $36,975 | $0 | $2,715 |
Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2006 |
| Model | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | Model S | A3 | A3 |
| Trim | 70 | 70D | 85 | 85D | P85D | 90 | 90D | P90D | 2.0T | 3.2 S line |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||||||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||||||||
| 6-speed automated manual | $1100 | |||||||||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | ||||
| FWD | $0 | |||||||||
| Accessories | ||||||||||
| Power charge port door | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | |||||
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Remote app | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||||||||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | $350 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||||||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Lane departure warning | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||||||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | $40 | ||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | ||||||||
| Console without shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $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 | ||||||||
| Ionizing air filtration | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Rear wiper | $175 | $175 | ||||||||
| Engine / Motor | ||||||||||
| 10 kW onboard charger | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $750 | ||
| 70 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| 85 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| 90 kWh battery pack | $0 | $0 | $0 | |||||||
| DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Exterior | ||||||||||
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | $75 | ||||||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | ||||||||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | $300 | ||||||||
| Painted brake calipers (optional) | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | ||||||||
| Infotainment | ||||||||||
| 4G LTE connectivity | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| CD changer, remote | $200 | $200 | ||||||||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Range alert | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||
| Surround sound | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | $75 | ||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | ||||||||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||||||||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | ||||||||
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | $25 | ||
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||||||||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | ||||||||
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $10 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||||||||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | $100 | ||||||||
| 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 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | $100 | ||
| Upholstered instrument panel | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||||||||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | ||||||
| Total Value of Features | $7,885 | $9,610 | $7,885 | $9,610 | $9,910 | $7,885 | $9,610 | $9,910 | $2,190 | $5,490 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,695 | $7,420 | $5,695 | $7,420 | $7,720 | $5,695 | $7,420 | $7,720 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 504 | 613 | 442 | 542 | 454 | 426 | 524 | 441 | 0 | -3,061 |
Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3
| Model Year | 2016 | 2006 |
| Model | Model S | A3 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 116.5 in | 101.5 in |
| Length | 196.0 in | 168.7 in |
| Width | 77.3 in | 69.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,609 lb. | 3,264 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 0.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.8 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.7 in | 54.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 55.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 35.3 in | 36.9 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 54.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 35.4 in | 34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 31.6 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 63.4 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 70D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 85D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P85D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S 90D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D
| Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Surround sound | 250 | No |
| Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | 200 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 250 | 29% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 22% |
| Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Audio controls on steering wheel | 125 | Yes |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | 40 | No |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | 40 | No |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | 150 | Yes |
| Rear spoiler | 200 | Yes |
| Map lights | 25 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | Yes |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1725 | 84% |
| Total Not Requested | 330 | 16% |
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Sound Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Cassette player | 50 | No |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 600 | 100% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line
| Xenon HID headlights | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 500 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 23% |
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| CD changer, remote | -125 | No |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 114% |
| Total Not Requested | -75 | -14% |
| Cold Weather Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Ski sack | 50 | No |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | 15 | No |
| Total Requested | 225 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 65 | 22% |
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