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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,595

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $23,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelModel SModel SA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBasePerformanceA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $69,900 $93,400 $39,000 $52,000 $69,600
Tech Package 3,750 3,750      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 500 500 500
Fog lights 500 500      
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000      
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 1,000 1,000      
Carbon fiber trim 800 800   500  
Prestige Package     9,200 6,250  
Sport Package     1,000    
Navigation Plus Package         4,000
Tech Package 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 467 467 467
Fog lights 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0   466  
Prestige Package     8,556 5,813  
Sport Package     930    
Navigation Plus Package         3,720
Options (change) 10,800 10,800 10,700 7,250 4,500
Options (change) 0 0 9,953 6,746 4,187
Destination 1,170 1,170 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $74,370 $97,870 $50,595 $60,145 $74,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,963
Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelModel SModel SA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBasePerformanceA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E220hp I4333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionA1A1M6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7505, 14505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$74,370$97,870$50,595$60,145$74,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-1,595-1,670-4,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,370$95,845$49,000$58,475$70,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,475$0$9,475$21,325

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20142014201420142014
ModelModel SModel SA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimBasePerformanceA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Remote app$25$25   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40   
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750   
60 kWh battery pack$0    
85 kWh battery pack $0   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
High-performance inverter $0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300$300$300
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Carbon fiber trim$200$200 $200$200
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Metal pedals $75 $75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,860$5,885$5,455$5,530$8,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$1,595$1,670$4,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0131-1,485-1,555-4,347

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20142014
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in108.3 in
Length196.0 in182.1 in
Width77.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,683 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

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
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 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested287573%
Total Not Requested104027%
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
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested45050%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested142558%
Total Not Requested104042%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested112556%
Total Not Requested89044%

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