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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: $34,740

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $33,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620082008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SA3A3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $70,000 $75,000 $80,000 $85,000 $105,000 $83,000 $88,000 $108,000 $25,930 $34,915
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,100 1,100
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    
S Line Package                 2,500  
Convenience Package                 350  
Navigation system                 1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights                 800 800
Heated front seats                 450 450
Bluetooth cell phone link                 435 435
iPod integration                 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 418 418
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,023 1,023
Front sport buckets 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler         0     0    
S Line Package                 2,326  
Convenience Package                 325  
Navigation system                 1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights                 745 745
Heated front seats                 418 418
Bluetooth cell phone link                 405 405
iPod integration                 0 0
Options (change) 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 5,000 5,000 6,000 8,035 5,185
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,473 4,822
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $68,700 $73,700 $78,700 $83,700 $104,700 $81,700 $86,700 $107,700 $34,740 $40,875

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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: $28,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,230
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620082008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SA3A3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine315hp E328hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E373hp E417hp E463hp E200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$68,700$73,700$78,700$83,700$104,700$81,700$86,700$107,700$34,740$40,875
Adjustments for Features-5,610-7,335-5,610-7,335-7,710-5,610-7,335-7,7100-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,090$66,365$73,090$76,365$96,990$76,090$79,365$99,990$34,740$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$10,000$13,275$33,900$13,000$16,275$36,900$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201620082008
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SA3A3
Trim7070D8585DP85D9090DP90D2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr 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  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Temporary spare tire        $150$150
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
Storage compartment under front seat(s)        $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation        $100$100
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  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration        $100$100
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio         $200
SD Card slot        $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
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  
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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat        $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650$650  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,910$9,635$7,910$9,635$10,010$7,910$9,635$10,010$2,300$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,610$7,335$5,610$7,335$7,710$5,610$7,335$7,710$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments5146274495524644335334510-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
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 Weight4,609 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
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested222584%
Total Not Requested43016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%

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