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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,495

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $54,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3911911911911911
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSICarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $36,600 $39,600 $90,100 $103,000 $112,900 $149,000 $172,100
Technology Package 2,700 2,700          
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700          
Sport Package 800 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 710 710 710    
Metal pedals 195 195          
Sport Chrono Package Plus     960 960 960    
PCM     2,110 2,110 2,110    
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420 420    
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525 525
Obstacle detection, rear     530 530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595 595
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 365 0 0
Front sport buckets     800 800      
Torque vectoring, brake-based           1,320  
Technology Package 2,512 2,512          
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512          
Sport Package 744 744          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 0 0 0    
Metal pedals 181 181          
Sport Chrono Package Plus     816 816 0    
PCM     0 0 0    
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0 0    
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear     451 451 0 451 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
Front sport buckets     680 680      
Torque vectoring, brake-based           0  
Options (change) 6,970 6,970 8,015 8,015 6,965 3,720 2,400
Options (change) 6,485 6,485 1,947 1,947 0 451 0
Destination 925 925 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $44,495 $47,495 $99,065 $111,965 $120,815 $153,670 $175,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,830
Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3911911911911911
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSICarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionS6S6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 9140, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$44,495$47,495$99,065$111,965$120,815$153,670$175,450
Adjustments for Features-1,855-3,4050-500-1,000-4,325-11,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,640$44,090$99,065$111,465$119,815$149,345$164,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$12,400$20,750$50,280$65,260

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2016201620122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3911911911911911
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSICarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100$1100     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700   $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Proximity key$250$250     
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Wind blocker  $300$300$300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Knee airbag, driver$75$75     
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75     
Obstacle detection, front$150$150     
Rearview camera$200$200     
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25     
Temporary spare tire$150      
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125     
Rear air vents$100$100     
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0     
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25     
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player  $125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
Handwriting recognition$200$200     
HD radio$50$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150     
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100 $100
Compass$0$0     
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    $100
Total Value of Features$4,600$6,150$2,745$3,245$3,745$7,070$13,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,855$3,405$0$500$1,000$4,325$11,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,728-3,1710-13-8-39-60

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3911
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in92.5 in
Length175.4 in175.6 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft34.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

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