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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,675

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $40,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132015
ModelModel SA4 / S4
TrimPerformanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $89,900 $48,400
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 550
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Fog lights 500  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 800 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Prestige Package   5,900
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 511
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Fog lights 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Obstacle detection, rear 0  
Prestige Package   5,488
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 14,800 8,350
Options (change) 0 7,767
Destination 1,170 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $98,370 $57,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,364
Model Year20132015
ModelModel SA4 / S4
TrimPerformanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine416hp E333hp V6
TransmissionA1S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$98,370$57,675
Adjustments for Features0-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,370$56,955

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132015
ModelModel SA4 / S4
TrimPerformanceS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,885$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-670

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20132015
ModelModel SA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in110.6 in
Length196.0 in185.1 in
Width77.3 in71.9 in
Height56.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested147578%
Total Not Requested42522%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested79032%

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