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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: $81,720

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelModel SModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBasePerformanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $69,900 $89,900 $78,800 $82,500 $87,600 $135,900
Tech Package 3,750 3,750        
Subzero Weather Package 750 750        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750        
Wood trim 650 650        
Leather seating surfaces 1,500 1,500        
Satellite radio 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 2,500 2,500        
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500 2,500        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,250 2,250        
Fog lights 500 500        
Interior ambient lighting 1,000 1,000        
Synthetic suede headliner 1,500 1,500        
Cold Weather Package     800 800 800  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,300 1,300 1,300  
Tech Package 0 0        
Subzero Weather Package 0 0        
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0        
Wood trim 0 0        
Leather seating surfaces 0 0        
Satellite radio 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0 0        
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 0 0        
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 0 0        
Fog lights 0 0        
Interior ambient lighting 0 0        
Synthetic suede headliner 0 0        
Cold Weather Package     744 744 744  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel     1,209 1,209 1,209  
Options (change) 18,150 18,150 2,100 2,100 2,100 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,953 1,953 1,953 0
Destination 1,170 1,170 895 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 2,100
Total Price $81,720 $101,720 $81,795 $85,495 $90,595 $138,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $77,650
Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelModel SModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBasePerformanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine302hp E416hp E333hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA1A1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12580, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$81,720$101,720$81,795$85,495$90,595$138,895
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-5,170-5,170-5,170-12,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,720$100,645$76,625$80,325$85,425$126,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,925$0$3,700$8,800$50,225

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

Model Year201320132014201420142014
ModelModel SModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimBasePerformanceA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction    $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100
Power door closers  $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350$350    
Power trunk closer  $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500
Blind spot warning system     $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear     $100
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225$225
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Wide-view front camera     $150
Wide-view rear camera     $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40    
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console     $250
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750    
60 kWh battery pack$0     
85 kWh battery pack $0    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000    
High-performance inverter $0    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Laminated front side windows     $200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200    
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel  $1500$1500$1500$1500
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     $1200
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights     $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats     $200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300    
Leather door panel trim     $250
Massage, driver seat     $100
Massage, passenger seat     $100
Massage, second row seats     $150
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats     $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25$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$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering     $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500
Tires, high-efficiency (optional) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,385$6,460$10,555$10,555$10,555$17,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$5,170$5,170$5,170$12,045
Value of Feature Adjustments067-4,812-4,812-4,812-11,220

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

Model Year20132014
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.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

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
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 3.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0 TDI

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel600No
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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