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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,927

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $33,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimA3 e-tronBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,900 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 800 800 800 800    
iPod integration 350            
Cargo net 150            
Heated front seats 500 530   530 530    
Roof rails 500 830 830 830 830 830 830
Metal pedals 195            
Comfort Lighting Package   330   330 330 330 330
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Rearview camera   1,750   660 660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 670 670 670 670 670
Premium Package     3,390        
Wood trim             0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0 0 0    
iPod integration 325            
Cargo net 139            
Heated front seats 467 0   0 0    
Roof rails 467 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metal pedals 181            
Comfort Lighting Package   0   0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera   0   0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package     0        
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 2,270 8,480 8,080 6,210 6,210 4,880 3,380
Options (change) 2,115 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 925 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,927 $70,130 $75,830 $84,660 $105,860 $124,030 $166,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,187
Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimA3 e-tronBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine150hp I4 PiH300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionS6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$36,927$70,130$75,830$84,660$105,860$124,030$166,030
Adjustments for Features0-5,640-8,440-5,840-9,915-12,340-17,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,927$64,490$67,390$78,820$95,945$111,690$148,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$14,330$31,455$47,200$84,050

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2016201820182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3CayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimA3 e-tronBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25 $25    
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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300$300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0      
9 kWh battery pack$0      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit$0   $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100      
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
iPod integration$100      
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information  $25    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  $150$150
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50 $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25      
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  $25$25
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  $150$150
Metal pedals$75   $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$9,540$12,340$9,740$13,815$16,240$21,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640$8,440$5,840$9,915$12,340$17,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84-117-72-98-104-111

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20162018
ModelA3 / S3Cayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.5 in114.0 in
Length169.8 in191.1 in
Width70.3 in78.7 in
Height56.1 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested100039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%

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