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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: $35,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $24,725

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201020102010201020102010
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,270 $30,250 $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300
Premium Plus Package 2,000 2,000            
Convenience Package 1,275 1,275            
Cold Weather Package 500 500            
Aluminum roof rails 500 500            
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300    
iPod integration -200 -200         440 440
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 710 710 710 710    
Light Comfort Package     650 650 650 650 650 650
Automatic climate control, front     550          
Compass     140 140 140 140 140 140
Floor mats     150 150 150 150 150 150
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695 695 695 695
Heated front seats     720 720 720 720    
Satellite radio     750 750   750 750 750
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990 990 990    
Aluminum trim     1,040 1,040        
Roof rack     450 450 450 450 450 450
Premium Plus Package 1,860 1,860            
Convenience Package 1,186 1,186            
Cold Weather Package 466 466            
Aluminum roof rails 466 466            
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Navigation system 1,860 1,860 2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805    
iPod integration -186 -186         374 374
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443 604 604 604 604    
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0 0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     468          
Compass     81 81 81 81 81 81
Floor mats     0 0 0 0 0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link     591 591 591 591 591 591
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio     638 638   638 638 638
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842 842 842    
Aluminum trim     884 884        
Roof rack     383 383 383 383 383 383
Options (change) 7,650 7,650 14,045 13,495 11,705 12,455 7,175 7,175
Options (change) 7,118 7,118 10,611 10,143 8,621 9,259 5,382 5,382
Destination 875 875 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $35,795 $38,775 $60,520 $75,170 $83,480 $85,830 $108,050 $134,450

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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: $19,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,661
Model Year20122012201020102010201020102010
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4140hp I4 D290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S6M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10195, 10100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$35,795$38,775$60,520$75,170$83,480$85,830$108,050$134,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-4,950-6,100-6,175-8,275-11,290-11,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,795$37,725$55,570$69,070$77,305$77,555$96,760$122,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$13,500$21,735$21,985$41,190$66,915

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122012201020102010201020102010
ModelA3A3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T2.0 TDIBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr 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
-speed     $0   
FWD$0$0      
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$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$250
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails$250$250      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50    $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$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$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
Rear spoiler  $200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings     $75 $75
Infotainment 
Aux input      $50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100      
Media drive      $15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$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$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights      $50$50
Headlight washers      $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$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$100
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
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$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,925$2,975$6,875$8,025$8,100$10,200$13,115$13,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$4,950$6,100$6,175$8,275$11,290$11,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-978-948-902-710-987-664-566

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122010
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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
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%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 Transsyberia

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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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