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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: $42,495

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $67,205

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelModel SModel SA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimP85DP90DA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $105,000 $108,000 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500 2,500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 550 550 550 550
Satellite radio 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500        
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500        
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,000 1,000        
Prestige Package     5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Premium Plus Package     2,550 2,550 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package     1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Sport Package     800 800 800  
Metal pedals     195 195 195  
Cargo mat     155 155 155 155
Cargo net     150 150 150 150
Autopilot Convenience Features 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 511 511 511 511
Satellite radio 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0 0        
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0        
Front sport buckets 0 0        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0 0        
Prestige Package     5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488
Premium Plus Package     2,371 2,371 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package     1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Sport Package     744 744 744  
Metal pedals     181 181 181  
Cargo mat     144 144 144 144
Cargo net     139 139 139 139
Options (change) 11,000 11,000 11,700 11,700 11,700 8,155
Options (change) 0 0 10,880 10,880 10,880 7,584
Destination 1,200 1,200 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $109,700 $112,700 $42,495 $45,195 $45,795 $50,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,617
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelModel SModel SA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimP85DP90DA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine463hp E463hp E170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA1A1S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$109,700$112,700$42,495$45,195$45,795$50,150
Adjustments for Features-4,755-4,75500-1,700-2,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$104,945$107,945$42,495$45,195$44,095$47,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$0$2,700$1,600$5,080

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

Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelModel SModel SA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimP85DP90DA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed automated manual  $1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  $1700$1700
FWD  $0$0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000$1000    
Automated lane change$300$300    
Automated parking system, remote$200$200    
Power charge port door$25$25    
Remote app$25$25    
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Semi-autonomous driving$600$600    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350    
Universal garage door opener$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750    
85 kWh battery pack$0     
90 kWh battery pack $0    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0$0$0
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300$300    
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Range alert$0$0    
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75    
Boost gauge     $75
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200    
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650    
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,645$11,645$6,890$6,890$8,590$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,755$4,755$0$0$1,700$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments27326600-1,583-2,398

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

Model Year20162015
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,176 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 P85D

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
Tesla Model S P90D

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 A3 1.8 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested152542%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested152542%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested210058%
Total Not Requested152542%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested55073%
Total Not Requested20027%

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
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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested197556%
Total Not Requested152544%

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