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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: $47,945

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $70,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,654

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $61,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
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 $101,700 $115,700 $131,300 $171,500 $200,400
Base Invoice $34,038 $36,828 $91,530 $104,130 $118,170 $154,350 $180,360
Premium Plus Package 2,700 2,700          
Sport Package 800 800          
Prestige Package 6,150 6,150          
Metal pedals 195 195          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 575 710 710 710    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825      
Heated steering wheel     470 470   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Blind spot warning system     850 850 850 850 850
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,320        
Power-folding mirrors     320 320 0 320 0
Body kit     750 750 750 750 750
Aluminum trim     810 810   965  
Premium Package Plus     3,970 3,970 4,570    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         470    
LED headlights         2,765    
Interior ambient lighting           510 510
Proximity key           1,090 1,090
Wood trim             0
Premium Plus Package 2,512 2,512          
Sport Package 744 744          
Prestige Package 5,718 5,718          
Metal pedals 181 181          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 536 604 604 604    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,251 3,251      
Heated steering wheel     400 400   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117
Blind spot warning system     723 723 723 723 723
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,122        
Power-folding mirrors     272 272 0 272 0
Body kit     638 638 638 638 638
Aluminum trim     689 689   820  
Premium Package Plus     3,375 3,375 3,884    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel         400    
LED headlights         2,350    
Interior ambient lighting           434 434
Proximity key           927 927
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 10,420 10,420 15,515 14,195 12,605 6,975 5,690
Options (change) 9,691 9,691 13,191 12,069 10,716 5,931 4,839
Destination 925 925 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $47,945 $50,945 $118,265 $130,945 $144,955 $179,525 $207,140
Total Invoice $44,654 $47,444 $105,771 $117,249 $129,936 $161,331 $186,249

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $67,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,461
Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
ModelA3 / S3A3 / S3911911911911911
TrimA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSICarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp I4220hp I4370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6
TransmissionS6S6M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)625, 13625, 13?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$47,945$50,945$118,265$130,945$144,955$179,525$207,140
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-2,970-2,970-4,370-9,070-14,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,945$49,395$115,295$127,975$140,585$170,455$192,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$12,680$25,290$55,160$77,475
Total Invoice$44,654$47,444$105,771$117,249$129,936$161,331$186,249
Adjustments for Features0-1,443-2,656-2,659-3,917-8,151-12,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,654$46,001$103,115$114,590$126,019$153,180$173,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0$11,475$22,904$50,065$70,213

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2016201620172017201720172017
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     
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
FWD$0      
AWD $1700   $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
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     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane departure warning$200$200     
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150      
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100$100     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100     
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Active rear spoiler  $300$300$300$300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0     
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100$100$100
Compass$0$0     
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50
Performance data recording app    $200  
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$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$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$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$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels     $350 
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$5,950$7,370$7,370$8,770$13,470$18,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$2,970$2,970$4,370$9,070$14,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443-2,656-2,659-3,917-8,151-12,921

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20162017
ModelA3 / S3911
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase102.2 in96.5 in
Length175.4 in177.1 in
Width70.2 in71.2 in
Height55.5 in50.7 in
Curb Weight3,397 lb.3,308 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room45.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft35.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
9.9 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested337578%
Total Not Requested97522%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested337578%
Total Not Requested97522%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested167550%
Total Not Requested167550%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested167550%
Total Not Requested167550%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested137555%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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