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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,185

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $34,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132017
ModelModel SA5 / S5
TrimPerformanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $89,900 $53,100
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 575
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,000  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Fog lights 500  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Carbon fiber trim 800 500
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Technology Package   2,900
Cargo mat   160
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Fog lights 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Obstacle detection, rear 0  
Technology Package   2,696
Cargo mat   149
7-speed automated manual   930
Options (change) 9,800 5,135
Options (change) 0 4,777
Destination 1,170 950
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $93,370 $59,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,732
Model Year20132017
ModelModel SA5 / S5
TrimPerformanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine416hp E333hp V6
TransmissionA1S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$93,370$59,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,370$57,350

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132017
ModelModel SA5 / S5
TrimPerformanceS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
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
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
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$4,620$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,709

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20132017
ModelModel SA5 / S5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in108.3 in
Length196.0 in182.1 in
Width77.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft312.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft312.2 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%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested44024%

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