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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: $39,125

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $31,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelA3Cayenne
Trim2.0 TDIDiesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $30,250 $61,700
Convenience Package 1,275  
Premium Plus Package 2,000  
Cold Weather Package 500  
Aluminum roof rails 500  
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,850
iPod integration -200  
Rear side airbags 350  
Navigation system 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 790
Comfort Lighting Package   325
Auto-dimming mirrors   420
Compass   270
Heated front seats   525
Satellite radio   750
Obstacle detection, rear   1,095
Aluminum trim   995
Roof rack   1,105
Convenience Package 1,186  
Premium Plus Package 1,860  
Cold Weather Package 466  
Aluminum roof rails 466  
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 0
iPod integration -186  
Rear side airbags 325  
Navigation system 1,860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 0
Comfort Lighting Package   0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0
Compass   0
Heated front seats   0
Satellite radio   638
Obstacle detection, rear   0
Aluminum trim   0
Roof rack   0
Options (change) 8,000 8,125
Options (change) 7,443 638
Destination 875 995
Total Price $39,125 $70,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,948
Model Year20122015
ModelA3Cayenne
Trim2.0 TDIDiesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine140hp I4 D240hp V6 D
TransmissionS6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/42 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)195, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18
Total Price$39,125$70,820
Adjustments for Features0-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,125$65,205

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122015
ModelA3Cayenne
Trim2.0 TDIDiesel
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rollover sensor $50
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
Off-road navigation system $0
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,775$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-129

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122015
ModelA3Cayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.0 in
Length168.7 in191.1 in
Width69.5 in78.7 in
Height56.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,362 lb.4,652 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 2.0 TDI

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%
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 seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested140589%
Total Not Requested17511%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Comfort Lighting 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%

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