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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: $86,075

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L   
Difference: $39,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelModel SA8 / S8
TrimP90DA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $108,000 $77,900
Premium Interior and Lighting 3,000  
Subzero Weather Package 1,000  
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade 10,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Wood trim 750  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable 2,500  
Satellite radio 0  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Ultra High Fidelity Sound Package 2,500  
Cold Weather Package   950
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   6,400
Premium Interior and Lighting 0  
Subzero Weather Package 0  
Ludicrous Speed Upgrade 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Wood trim 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  
Cold Weather Package   883
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   5,953
Options (change) 24,000 7,350
Options (change) 0 6,836
Destination 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $125,700 $86,075

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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 P90D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $85,930
Model Year20162009
ModelModel SA8 / S8
TrimP90DA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine532hp E350hp V8
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)89/98 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12200, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-18
Total Price$125,700$86,075
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$125,700$85,560

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

Model Year20162009
ModelModel SA8 / S8
TrimP90DA8 L
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door$25 
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 $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$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 
Residual heat $50
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
90 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, remote $200
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
iPod integration $100
Range alert$0 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Metal pedals$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,500$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-479

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

Model Year20162009
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 Weight4,938 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 P90D

Premium Interior and Lighting
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
Total Requested57551%
Total Not Requested55049%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested100053%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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