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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: $90,275

Audi A8 / S8 A8 L 3.0T   
Difference: $48,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimP100DA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $137,000 $81,400 $85,100 $90,400 $137,900
Enhanced Autopilot 5,000        
Premium interior 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000        
Panoramic sunroof 2,000        
Cold Weather Package   750 750 750  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250 2,250 2,100
Premium Package   3,950 3,950 3,950  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   1,000 1,000 1,000  
Enhanced Autopilot 0        
Premium interior 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0        
Cold Weather Package   697 697 697  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093 2,093 1,954
Premium Package   3,673 3,673 3,673  
Panoramic sunroof with venting rear panel   930 930 930  
Options (change) 8,000 7,950 7,950 7,950 2,100
Options (change) 0 7,393 7,393 7,393 1,954
Destination 1,200 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $138,700 $90,275 $93,975 $99,275 $142,225

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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: $50,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $87,975
Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimP100DA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine600hp E333hp V6240hp V6 D435hp V8500hp W12
TransmissionA1T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)92/105 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 12630, 14630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19265/40-20
Total Price$138,700$90,275$93,975$99,275$142,225
Adjustments for Features0-2,520-2,670-2,670-7,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,700$87,755$91,305$96,605$135,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,550$8,850$47,375

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

Model Year20182015201520152015
ModelModel SA8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimP100DA8 L 3.0TA8 L 3.0 TDIA8 L 4.0TA8 L W12
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$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$100$100$100
Power charge port door$25    
Power door closers $300$300$300$300
Power liftgate$350    
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app$25    
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500    
Semi-autonomous driving$600    
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$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera$200    
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover$75    
Cargo mat$40    
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter$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
HEPA interior air filter$100    
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50    
Rear air vents$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    
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750    
100 kWh battery pack$0    
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200    
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
DC quick-charging capability$750    
High amperage charger$750    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$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$1500
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
App support$0    
Aux input $50$50$50$50
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
Center stack smartphone cradle$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet$150    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0    
Range alert$0    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350$350
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
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25    
Tachometer $75$75$75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats    $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100$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$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$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 leather seating surfaces$0    
Synthetic suede headliner$650   $650
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$11,935$14,455$14,605$14,605$19,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520$2,670$2,670$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,345-2,485-2,485-6,606

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

Model Year20182015
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.4,784 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 P100D

Enhanced Autopilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, road sign aware850No
Automated lane change300No
Automated parking system, remote200No
Semi-autonomous driving600No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested245092%
Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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 system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

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 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 system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

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 system200No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2000100%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 / S8 A8 L W12

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested130087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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