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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: $133,700

Tesla Model S P100D   
Difference: $1,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelModel SA8
TrimP100DA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $137,000 $133,500
Premium interior 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000  
Premium interior 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Options (change) 3,000 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 1,200 875
Gas Tax -7,500 1,300
Total Price $133,700 $135,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 A8 L W12
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126,878
Model Year20182012
ModelModel SA8
TrimP100DA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine600hp E500hp W12
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG14/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$133,700$135,675
Adjustments for Features0-6,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$133,700$129,495

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
ModelModel SA8
TrimP100DA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net$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
HEPA interior air filter$100 
Interior air filter $0
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 
100 kWh battery pack$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
High amperage charger$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
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
Center stack smartphone cradle$0 
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
Navigation map updates, seven years$0 
Range alert$0 
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 
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,550$14,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,754

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi A8

Model Year20182012
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 Weight4,960 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 P100D

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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