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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: $37,315

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $29,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SA3A3
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $68,000 $73,000 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $27,270 $30,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 475 475
Leather seating surfaces 2,500 2,500 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,100 1,100
Premium Plus Package               2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package               500 500
Convenience Package               1,275 1,275
Titanium Sport Package               2,000 2,000
iPod integration               -200 -200
Navigation system               2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 443 443
Leather seating surfaces 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,023 1,023
Premium Plus Package               1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package               466 466
Convenience Package               1,186 1,186
Titanium Sport Package               1,860 1,860
iPod integration               -186 -186
Navigation system               1,860 1,860
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 6,300 9,150 9,150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,512 8,512
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $67,200 $72,200 $69,500 $74,500 $87,500 $97,500 $140,000 $37,315 $40,295

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,633
Model Year201720172017201720172017201720132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SA3A3
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine315hp E328hp E315hp E328hp E417hp E417hp E600hp E200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1A1A1M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7200, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$67,200$72,200$69,500$74,500$87,500$97,500$140,000$37,315$40,295
Adjustments for Features-5,770-7,495-6,120-7,845-7,845-9,595-9,6700-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,430$64,705$63,380$66,655$79,655$87,905$130,330$37,315$39,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,950$5,225$18,225$26,475$68,900$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year201720172017201720172017201720132013
ModelModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SModel SA3A3
Trim6060D7575D90D100DP100D2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800$800$800  
6-speed manual       $150 
6-speed automated manual        $1100
RWD$0 $0      
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD       $0$0
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25 $25$25$25$25  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$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  
Universal garage door opener$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  
Brake assist       $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire       $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter       $150$150
Console without shifter$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
Heated windshield washer nozzles       $15$15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper       $175$175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750$750$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack     $0$0  
60 kWh battery pack$0$0       
75 kWh battery pack  $0$0     
90 kWh battery pack    $0    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
High amperage charger     $750$750  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration       $100$100
MP3-compatible player       $50$50
Range alert$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio       $200$200
SD Card slot       $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$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
Interior ambient lighting       $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Tachometer       $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10$10$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights       $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row       $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel       $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat       $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals      $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls        $100
Total Value of Features$8,835$10,560$9,185$10,910$10,910$12,660$12,735$3,065$4,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$7,495$6,120$7,845$7,845$9,595$9,670$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments5416545556635656204350-978

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172013
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35522%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested22594%
Total Not Requested156%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Titanium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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