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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: $47,090

Audi A5 / S5 A5   
Difference: $32,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelModel SModel SModel SA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim75D100DP100DA5S5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $39,900 $50,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 475 475
Premium Package       1,850  
Technology Package       1,700 1,700
Navigation system       2,390 2,390
Wood trim         500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 432 432
Premium Package       1,721  
Technology Package       1,580 1,580
Navigation system       2,178 2,178
Wood trim         466
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 6,415 5,065
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,911 4,656
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 775 775
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 1,300
Total Price $79,500 $99,000 $131,700 $47,090 $57,640

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,799
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelModel SModel SModel SA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim75D100DP100DA5S5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E265hp V6354hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$79,500$99,000$131,700$47,090$57,640
Adjustments for Features-4,460-5,210-6,1750-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,040$93,790$125,525$47,090$56,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,485$0$9,800

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

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelModel SModel SModel SA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim75D100DP100DA5S5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power charge port door$25$25$25  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Brake assist   $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40$40  
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Console with shifter   $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
HEPA interior air filter  $100  
Interior air filter$0$0 $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750  
100 kWh battery pack $0$0  
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200  
75 kWh battery pack$0    
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750  
High amperage charger $750$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
iPod integration   $100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0  
Range alert$0$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$10,275$11,025$11,990$5,815$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,460$5,210$6,175$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments3533322950-699

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

Model Year20182008
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 Weight4,609 lb.3,738 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 A5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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