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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: $58,000

Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T   
Difference: $25,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelModel SModel SA5 / S5
Trim85D90DS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $85,000 $88,000 $53,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 575
Front sport buckets 2,500 2,500  
Carbon fiber trim 1,000 1,000 500
Technology Package     2,900
6-speed manual     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 536
Front sport buckets 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 466
Technology Package     2,696
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 4,500 4,500 3,975
Options (change) 0 0 3,698
Destination 1,200 1,200 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $83,200 $86,200 $58,000

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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 90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,147
Model Year201620162016
ModelModel SModel SA5 / S5
Trim85D90DS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine417hp E417hp E333hp V6
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)95/106 MPG95/106 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$83,200$86,200$58,000
Adjustments for Features-2,195-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,005$84,005$58,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,000$0

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

Model Year201620162016
ModelModel SModel SA5 / S5
Trim85D90DS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25$25 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Ionizing air filtration$50$50 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0  
90 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Range alert$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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 
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals  $75
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,450$7,450$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1661600

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

Model Year20162016
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 Weight4,824 lb.3,858 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
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested137583%
Total Not Requested29017%

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