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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $58,185

Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant   
Difference: $34,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelModel SA6 / S6
TrimPerformanceA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $92,400 $53,310
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Cargo cover 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Prestige Package   3,050
Sport Package   1,000
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Cargo cover 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Prestige Package   2,837
Sport Package   930
Options (change) 6,250 4,050
Options (change) 0 3,767
Destination 1,170 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,320 $58,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $60,268
Model Year20122010
ModelModel SA6 / S6
TrimPerformanceA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine416hp E300hp V6
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG14/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7255, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21245/40-18
Total Price$92,320$58,185
Adjustments for Features0-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,320$57,935

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122010
ModelModel SA6 / S6
TrimPerformanceA6 3.0T Avant
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
High-performance inverter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,695$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20122010
ModelModel SA6 / S6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase116.5 in111.9 in
Length196.0 in194.2 in
Width77.3 in73.1 in
Height56.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,563 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft333.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested2285100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T Avant

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Bose, 255W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
245/40HR18 tires400No
Total Requested160056%
Total Not Requested125044%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested750100%

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