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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: $50,450

Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T   
Difference: $30,550

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelModel SModel SModel SA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim75D100DP100DA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $40,500 $53,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000 575 575
Wheels, dark finish 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
S Line Competition Plus Package       3,250  
Premium Plus Package       2,300  
Technology Package       2,900  
Prestige Package         6,250
Wood trim, alternative type         1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 536 536
Wheels, dark finish 0 0 0    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0    
S Line Competition Plus Package       3,023  
Premium Plus Package       2,140  
Technology Package       2,696  
Prestige Package         5,813
Wood trim, alternative type         1,024
Options (change) 2,500 2,500 2,500 9,025 7,925
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,395 7,373
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $81,000 $100,500 $133,200 $50,450 $61,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S 75D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,054
Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelModel SModel SModel SA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim75D100DP100DA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E220hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19255/35-19245/40-18
Total Price$81,000$100,500$133,200$50,450$61,950
Adjustments for Features-2,995-3,745-5,0100-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,005$96,755$128,190$50,450$61,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0$11,275

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

Model Year20182018201820162016
ModelModel SModel SModel SA5 / S5A5 / S5
Trim75D100DP100DA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
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  
Blind spot warning system   $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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
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$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 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300$300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Power-venting glass roof panel   $300$300
Rear spoiler   $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
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$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150
Tachometer   $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,900$10,650$11,915$6,905$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$3,745$5,010$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments2332352370-209

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

Model Year20182016
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.3,683 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
Audi A5 / S5 A5 2.0T

S Line Competition Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Headlight washers50No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
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
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
255/35YR19 tires400No
Total Requested65042%
Total Not Requested90058%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested137583%
Total Not Requested29017%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15No
Total Requested157584%
Total Not Requested29016%

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