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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: $85,125

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L   
Difference: $16,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformanceA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $89,900 $77,900 $120,100
Tech Package 3,750    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Subzero Weather Package 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750    
Interior ambient lighting 1,000    
Leather seating surfaces 1,500    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,250    
Satellite radio 0    
Panoramic sunroof 2,500    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500    
Fog lights 500    
Wood trim 650    
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   6,400 3,900
Tech Package 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0    
Subzero Weather Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0    
Leather seating surfaces 0    
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0    
Satellite radio 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0    
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0    
Fog lights 0    
Wood trim 0    
Synthetic suede headliner 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,953 3,628
Options (change) 18,150 6,400 3,900
Options (change) 0 5,953 3,628
Destination 1,170 825 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0 1,700
Total Price $101,720 $85,125 $126,525

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,666
Model Year201320092009
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformanceA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine416hp E350hp V8450hp W12
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12200, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$101,720$85,125$126,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,720$82,020$120,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$38,200

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

Model Year201320092009
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimPerformanceA8 LA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300$300
Power liftgate$350  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Ski sack  $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125
Residual heat $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25  
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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, remote $200$200
Entertainment system, console-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, second row seats  $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,260$9,365$12,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,890-5,873

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

Model Year20132009
ModelModel SA8 / S8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase116.5 in121.0 in
Length196.0 in204.4 in
Width77.3 in74.6 in
Height56.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,697 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft314.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft314.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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