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Tesla Model S vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $67,070

Tesla Model S   
Difference: $55,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel SR8
TrimBasePerformance4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $114,200
Nappa Leather 1,500    
Tech Package 3,750 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 650
Wood trim 0    
Navigation system     2,000
Carbon fiber trim     2,500
Nappa Leather 0    
Tech Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 605
Wood trim 0    
Navigation system     1,860
Carbon fiber trim     2,325
Options (change) 6,000 4,500 5,150
Options (change) 0 0 4,790
Destination 1,170 1,170 1,200
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 2,100
Total Price $67,070 $90,570 $122,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $57,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $120,474
Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel SR8
TrimBasePerformance4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E420hp V8
TransmissionA1A1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7140, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21235/35-19
Total Price$67,070$90,570$122,650
Adjustments for Features-1,615-3,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,455$86,980$122,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122009
ModelModel SModel SR8
TrimBasePerformance4.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750 
60 kWh battery pack$0  
85 kWh battery pack $0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network $1000 
High-performance inverter $0 
Mid-engine configuration  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$5,940$7,915$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$3,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments1522510

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122009
ModelModel SR8
Body4dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.5 in104.3 in
Length196.0 in174.5 in
Width77.3 in75.0 in
Height56.5 in49.3 in
Curb Weight4,648 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft33.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft33.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested140076%
Total Not Requested45024%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested126051%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested122554%
Total Not Requested106046%

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