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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $12,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelModel SModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBasePerformanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $81,500 $90,500 $137,900
Nappa Leather 1,500        
Tech Package 3,750 3,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750      
Wood trim 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 1,500        
Panoramic sunroof 1,500 1,500      
Nappa Leather 0        
Tech Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Wood trim 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0 0      
Options (change) 9,000 6,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 1,300
Total Price $70,070 $92,070 $82,425 $91,425 $140,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,743
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelModel SModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBasePerformanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp E416hp E333hp V6450hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA1A1T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21255/45-19265/40-20265/40-20
Total Price$70,070$92,070$82,425$91,425$140,125
Adjustments for Features0-975-10,000-10,650-15,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,070$91,095$72,425$80,775$124,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,025$0$8,350$51,875

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelModel SModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBasePerformanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350   
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350
Remote app$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0 
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750   
60 kWh battery pack$0    
85 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000   
High-performance inverter $0   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100$100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500$1500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Massage, driver seat  $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Massage, second row seats    $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Memory system, second row seats    $150
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats    $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood trim$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,595$6,570$15,595$16,245$21,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$10,000$10,650$15,825
Value of Feature Adjustments067-9,308-9,912-14,735

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20122016
ModelModel SA8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.5 in122.9 in
Length196.0 in207.4 in
Width77.3 in76.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.4,465 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 Requested201081%
Total Not Requested47519%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
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 Requested181079%
Total Not Requested47521%

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