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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: $45,725

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T   
Difference: $35,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelModel SModel SModel SA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim75D100DP100DA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $35,500 $48,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 550 550
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Prestige Package       5,300 5,900
Premium Plus Package       2,100  
Sport Package       1,000  
Wood trim       350  
Wood trim, alternative type         1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 511 511
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0    
Prestige Package       4,928 5,488
Premium Plus Package       1,954  
Sport Package       930  
Wood trim       325  
Wood trim, alternative type         1,024
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 9,300 7,550
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,648 7,023
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $45,725 $56,875

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,623
Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelModel SModel SModel SA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim75D100DP100DA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$45,725$56,875
Adjustments for Features-3,945-4,695-5,6600-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,555$96,305$128,040$45,725$55,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0$10,250

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

Model Year20182018201820152015
ModelModel SModel SModel SA4 / S4A4 / S4
Trim75D100DP100DA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack $0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200  
75 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750  
High amperage charger $750$750  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,550$11,300$12,265$6,605$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$4,695$5,660$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments3052932670-838

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

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,510 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
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested64026%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested182574%
Total Not Requested64026%

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