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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: $49,965

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra   
Difference: $88,735

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimP100DA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $137,000 $36,000 $40,500 $51,400
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575 575 575
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0 995 995 995
Panoramic sunroof 2,000      
Prestige Package   6,300 6,300 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,200 3,200  
Sport Package   750 750  
Cold Weather Package   500 500 500
Wood trim   350 350  
Metal pedals   240 240  
Cargo net   80 80 80
Driver Assistance Package       1,800
Enhanced Autopilot 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536 536 536
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0 926 926 926
Panoramic sunroof 0      
Prestige Package   5,860 5,860 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,976 2,976  
Sport Package   698 698  
Cold Weather Package   466 466 466
Wood trim   326 326  
Metal pedals   223 223  
Cargo net   74 74 74
Driver Assistance Package       1,674
Options (change) 8,000 12,990 12,990 8,350
Options (change) 0 12,085 12,085 7,768
Destination 1,200 975 975 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $138,700 $49,965 $54,465 $60,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $86,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,752
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimP100DA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine600hp E190hp I4252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionA1S7S7T8
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12755, 19755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$138,700$49,965$54,465$60,725
Adjustments for Features-1,9450-1,700-2,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$136,755$49,965$52,765$58,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800$8,235

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

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelModel SA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimP100DA4 2.0T ultraA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100$1100
Automated lane change$300   
Automated parking system, remote$200   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
Power charge port door$25   
Power liftgate$350   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Semi-autonomous driving$600   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Turn assist $25$25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
HEPA interior air filter$100   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
100 kWh battery pack$0   
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200   
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
DC quick-charging capability$750   
High amperage charger$750   
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support$0   
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player, remote $100$100$100
Center stack smartphone cradle$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0   
Range alert$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0$0
Road sign information $75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300   
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$12,335$10,390$12,090$12,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0$1,700$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments880-1,583-2,351

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

Model Year20182018
ModelModel SA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in111.0 in
Length196.0 in186.1 in
Width77.3 in72.5 in
Height56.5 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,451 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested160060%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T ultra

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested200041%
Total Not Requested286559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested147542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested200041%
Total Not Requested286559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200058%
Total Not Requested147542%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested80037%
Total Not Requested137563%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Laminated front side windows200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested129054%

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