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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: $56,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelModel SModel SR8R8
TrimBasePerformance4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $67,400 $92,400 $114,200 $149,000
Nappa Leather 1,500      
Tech Package 3,750 3,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 750 650 650
Wood trim 0      
Navigation system     2,100  
Carbon fiber trim     2,500 2,500
iPod integration     100 0
Nappa Leather 0      
Tech Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 605 605
Wood trim 0      
Navigation system     1,953  
Carbon fiber trim     2,325 2,325
iPod integration     93 0
Options (change) 6,000 4,500 5,350 3,150
Options (change) 0 0 4,976 2,930
Destination 1,170 1,170 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 3,000 3,000
Total Price $67,070 $90,570 $123,800 $156,400

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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: $58,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $121,612
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelModel SModel SR8R8
TrimBasePerformance4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine302hp E416hp E430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionA1A1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/35-21235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$67,070$90,570$123,800$156,400
Adjustments for Features-1,590-3,5650-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,480$87,005$123,800$154,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,525$0$30,810

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi R8

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelModel SModel SR8R8
TrimBasePerformance4.25.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Console with shifter  $150$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$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog lights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200$200$200
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,340$8,315$4,750$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$3,565$0$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments1502490-1,668

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122011
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, leather250Yes
Total Requested165089%
Total Not Requested20011%
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 mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested101041%

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 mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested81035%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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