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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: $45,832

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $76,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelModel SA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimP90DA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $108,000 $39,500
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500  
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade 10,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,000  
Prestige Package   8,600
Metal pedals   195
Cargo net   155
Autopilot Convenience Features 0  
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Prestige Package   7,998
Metal pedals   182
Cargo net   144
Options (change) 20,250 9,525
Options (change) 0 8,860
Destination 1,200 975
Gas Tax -7,500 -4,168
Total Price $121,950 $45,832

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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 P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $72,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,519
Model Year20162018
ModelModel SA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimP90DA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine532hp E150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionA1S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)89/98 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19225/45-17
Total Price$121,950$45,832
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$118,395$45,832

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

Model Year20162018
ModelModel SA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimP90DA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
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, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $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
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
90 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Exterior 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
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 height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$11,385$7,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1840

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

Model Year20162018
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 Weight4,938 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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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
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 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500No
Cornering lights50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested342563%
Total Not Requested199037%

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