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

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $101,720

Tesla Model S Performance   
Difference: $33,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelModel SA8
TrimPerformanceA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $89,900 $133,500
Subzero Weather Package 750  
Tech Package 3,750  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 2,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,250  
Fog lights 500  
Wood trim 650  
Interior ambient lighting 1,000  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Tech Package 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 0  
Leather seating surfaces 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0  
Fog lights 0  
Wood trim 0  
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Options (change) 18,150 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,170 875
Gas Tax -7,500 1,300
Total Price $101,720 $135,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $124,030
Model Year20132012
ModelModel SA8
TrimPerformanceA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine416hp E500hp W12
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$101,720$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-9,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$101,720$126,405

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132012
ModelModel SA8
TrimPerformanceA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,760$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,632

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8

Model Year20132012
ModelModel SA8
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 Weight4,647 lb.4,773 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.23.8 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested21590%
Total Not Requested2510%
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%
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 580W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25042%
Total Not Requested35058%

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