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Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,140

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,734

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $16,924

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $24,115 $32,471 $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
S Line Package 2,500            
Convenience Package 350            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 710 710 710    
Sunshades, second row 150 150 190 190 190 190 190
iPod integration 0 0       440 440
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435 695 695 695 695 695
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610 610
Automatic climate control, front     550        
Compass     95 95 95 95 95
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 140
Heated front seats     690 690 690    
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750
Aluminum trim     1,040 1,040      
S Line Package 2,326            
Convenience Package 325            
Cold Weather Package 650 650          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 604 604 604    
Sunshades, second row 139 139 162 162 162 162 162
iPod integration 0 0       374 374
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405 591 591 591 591 591
Navigation system 1,813 1,813 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Xenon HID headlights 745 745          
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519 519
Automatic climate control, front     468        
Compass     81 81 81 81 81
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 119
Heated front seats     587 587 587    
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638 638
Aluminum trim     884 884      
Options (change) 8,435 5,585 12,670 12,120 11,080 6,820 6,820
Options (change) 7,844 5,193 10,773 10,305 9,421 5,799 5,799
Destination 775 775 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $35,140 $41,275 $58,245 $72,495 $82,955 $105,495 $131,395
Total Invoice $32,734 $38,439 $49,658 $61,770 $70,661 $89,819 $111,834

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,832
Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4250hp V6290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$35,140$41,275$58,245$72,495$82,955$105,495$131,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-4,800-5,950-8,125-11,540-12,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,140$38,425$53,445$66,545$74,830$93,955$119,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$13,100$21,385$40,510$65,735
Total Invoice$32,734$38,439$49,658$61,770$70,661$89,819$111,834
Adjustments for Features0-2,654-4,092-5,070-6,921-9,825-10,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,734$35,785$45,566$56,700$63,740$79,994$101,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,051$0$11,134$18,174$34,428$55,871

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2008200820092009200920092009
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150  
6-speed automated manual $1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 $1100$1100
FWD$0      
AWD $1700     
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 $75
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive     $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
USB port     $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio     $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50$50
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,425$4,275$6,225$7,375$9,550$12,865$13,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$4,800$5,950$8,125$11,540$12,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-4,092-5,070-6,921-9,825-10,397

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082009
ModelA3Cayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length168.7 in188.9 in
Width69.5 in76.0 in
Height56.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Total Requested238090%
Total Not Requested27510%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2528%
Total Not Requested6572%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
Aux input50No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested2528%
Total Not Requested6572%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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