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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: $99,275

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T   
Difference: $15,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelModel SA8 / S8
TrimP85DA8 L 4.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $105,000 $90,400
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000  
Subzero Weather Package 1,000  
Autopilot Convenience Features 2,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Wood trim 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   750
Driver Assistance Package   2,250
Premium Package   3,950
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,000
Premium Interior and Lighting 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Autopilot Convenience Features 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood trim 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  
Cold Weather Package   697
Driver Assistance Package   2,093
Premium Package   3,673
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   930
Options (change) 16,500 7,950
Options (change) 0 7,393
Destination 1,200 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $115,200 $99,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P85D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $96,438
Model Year20152015
ModelModel SA8 / S8
TrimP85DA8 L 4.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine463hp E435hp V8
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)89/98 MPG18/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$115,200$99,275
Adjustments for Features0-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$115,200$96,855

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

Model Year20152015
ModelModel SA8 / S8
TrimP85DA8 L 4.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware$1000 
Automated lane change$300 
Automated parking system, remote$200 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power charge port door$25 
Power door closers $300
Power liftgate$350 
Power trunk closer $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Semi-autonomous driving$600 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Collision preparation system, rear $100
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Ionizing air filtration$50 
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Range alert$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Folding second row seats$300 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$11,735$14,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,252

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

Model Year20152015
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 Weight4,938 lb.4,607 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 P85D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested45040%
Total Not Requested67560%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
Autopilot Convenience Features
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed and road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
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 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 wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested150088%
Total Not Requested20012%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested180090%

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