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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: $73,820

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5   
Difference: $67,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimP100DRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $140,000 $68,900
Premium Upgrades Package 3,500  
Leather seating surfaces 3,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 475
Carbon fiber trim 250  
Navigation Package   3,550
Premium Upgrades Package 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Carbon fiber trim 0  
Navigation Package   3,301
Options (change) 8,050 4,025
Options (change) 0 3,744
Destination 1,200 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $141,750 $73,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,879
Model Year20172013
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimP100DRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine600hp E450hp V8
TransmissionA1S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19265/35-19
Total Price$141,750$73,820
Adjustments for Features-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,655$73,820

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

Model Year20172013
ModelModel SA5 / S5 / RS5
TrimP100DRS 5
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$40 
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
HEPA interior air filter$100 
Interior air filter $0
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
100 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
High amperage charger$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,000$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1380

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight4,960 lb.4,009 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 P100D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested120058%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 RS 5

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested112562%
Total Not Requested69038%

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