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Tesla Model S vs. Audi SQ5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Audi SQ5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $59,200

Audi SQ5 3.0T   
Difference: $33,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelModel SSQ5
TrimPerformance3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $92,400 $53,300
Tech Package 3,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 750 575
Cargo cover 250  
Panoramic sunroof 1,500  
Technology Package   3,900
Carbon fiber trim   500
Tech Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Cargo cover 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Technology Package   3,629
Carbon fiber trim   467
Options (change) 6,250 4,975
Options (change) 0 4,632
Destination 1,170 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $92,320 $59,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi SQ5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi SQ5 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S Performance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,389
Model Year20122016
ModelModel SSQ5
TrimPerformance3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine416hp E354hp V6
TransmissionA1T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)88/90 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-21255/45-20
Total Price$92,320$59,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,320$55,905

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122016
ModelModel SSQ5
TrimPerformance3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rack $300
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750 
85 kWh battery pack$0 
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network$1000 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
High-performance inverter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer $75
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,420$8,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,068

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Audi SQ5

Model Year20122016
ModelModel SSQ5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.5 in110.5 in
Length196.0 in183.0 in
Width77.3 in75.2 in
Height56.5 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.4,409 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft329.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft357.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10Yes
Total Requested226099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Audi SQ5 3.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested114047%
Total Not Requested127553%

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