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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: $63,400

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T   
Difference: $64,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimP90DS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $108,000 $54,400
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000  
Subzero Weather Package 1,000  
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500  
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade 10,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 575
Front sport buckets 2,500  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Carbon fiber trim 1,000 500
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 1,000  
Cold Weather Package   500
Driver Assistance Package   1,800
Prestige Package   4,400
Cargo net   80
Cargo mat   170
Premium Interior and Lighting 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Autopilot Convenience Features 0  
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Front sport buckets 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 0  
Cold Weather Package   466
Driver Assistance Package   1,674
Prestige Package   4,092
Cargo net   74
Cargo mat   158
Options (change) 26,000 8,025
Options (change) 0 7,466
Destination 1,200 975
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $127,700 $63,400

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,174
Model Year20162018
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimP90DS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine532hp E354hp V6
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)89/98 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$127,700$63,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$127,700$62,155

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

Model Year20162018
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimP90DS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100
Power charge port door$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Evasive maneuver assist $200
Following distance indicator $25
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Turn assist $25
Vehicle exit assist $25
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
90 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
CD player, remote $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Predictive efficiency assist $0
Road sign information $75
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $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 headliner$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,520$12,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,159

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

Model Year20162018
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.5 in111.2 in
Length196.0 in186.3 in
Width77.3 in72.6 in
Height56.5 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,938 lb.4,089 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft335.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cornering lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested87578%
Total Not Requested25022%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850Yes
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested160060%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 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
Surround sound250Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested135046%
Total Not Requested159054%

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