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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: $84,595

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $59,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimP100DA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $140,000 $78,500 $87,200 $134,500
Premium Upgrades Package 3,500      
Leather seating surfaces 3,300      
Subzero Weather Package 1,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000      
Panoramic sunroof 2,000      
Cold Weather Package   800 800  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,500 1,500  
LED headlights   1,600 1,600  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,300 1,300  
Premium Upgrades Package 0      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Subzero Weather Package 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0      
Cold Weather Package   744 744  
Synthetic suede headliner   1,396 1,396  
LED headlights   1,488 1,488  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,209 1,209  
Options (change) 10,800 5,200 5,200 0
Options (change) 0 4,837 4,837 0
Destination 1,200 895 895 895
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 2,100
Total Price $144,500 $84,595 $93,295 $137,495

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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 P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $84,010
Model Year2017201320132013
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimP100DA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine600hp E333hp V6420hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA1T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG15/26 MPG15/26 MPG15/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$144,500$84,595$93,295$137,495
Adjustments for Features0-1,105-1,105-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$144,500$83,490$92,190$131,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,700$47,975

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

Model Year2017201320132013
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimP100DA8 L 3.0TA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Power charge port door$25   
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power liftgate$350   
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Forward collision warning$200   
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Lane departure warning$200   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo net$40   
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
HEPA interior air filter$100   
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750   
100 kWh battery pack$0   
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000   
High amperage charger$750   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel $1500$1500$1500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0   
App support$0   
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Range alert$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
Tachometer $75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$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$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
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $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
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,850$9,955$9,955$14,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,105$1,105$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029-1,028-5,617

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

Model Year20172013
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 Weight4,960 lb.4,674 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 P100D

Premium Upgrades Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede200No
HEPA interior air filter100No
Total Requested87542%
Total Not Requested120058%
Subzero Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested31593%
Total Not Requested257%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 4.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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