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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: $36,145

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $22,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Cold Weather Package 500 500        
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000        
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275   4,520 4,520  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 790 790 790  
Rear side airbags 350 350        
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,850 660 660 660
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
iPod integration -200 -200        
Aluminum roof rails 500 500        
Light Comfort Package     250 250 250 250
Auto-dimming mirrors     420      
Xenon/HID headlights     1,860      
Heated front seats     525      
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Obstacle detection, rear     1,095 1,095 1,095  
Aluminum trim     995 995 995  
Roof rack     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Compass       420 420 420
Cold Weather Package 466 466        
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860        
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 0 0 0  
Rear side airbags 325 325        
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 0 0 0 0
Navigation system 1,860 1,860        
iPod integration -186 -186        
Aluminum roof rails 466 466        
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0      
Xenon/HID headlights     0      
Heated front seats     0      
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Obstacle detection, rear     0 0 0  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0  
Roof rack     0 0 0 0
Compass       0 0 0
Options (change) 8,000 8,000 9,640 10,585 10,585 3,185
Options (change) 7,443 7,443 638 638 638 638
Destination 875 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $36,145 $39,125 $58,815 $76,560 $80,560 $111,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,235
Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10100, 10235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$36,145$39,125$58,815$76,560$80,560$111,260
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,800-7,040-6,840-11,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,145$38,075$54,015$69,520$73,720$99,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$15,505$19,705$45,580

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201120112012201220122012
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
6-speed automated manual $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener  $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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation system$600$600 $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
USB port   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0 $0$0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,825$2,875$6,625$8,865$8,665$13,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,800$7,040$6,840$11,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-132-148-137-169

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112012
ModelA3Cayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.0 in
Length168.7 in190.8 in
Width69.5 in76.3 in
Height56.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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