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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,397

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $21,608

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,557

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $16,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CaymanCayman
TrimA3 e-tronBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,900 $49,400 $59,100
Base Invoice $36,178 $43,075 $51,567
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 690 690
Cargo net 150    
Universal garage door opener 295    
Metal pedals 195    
Heated front seats 500 480 480
Sport Chrono Package   920 920
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990 1,990
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550
Floor mats   115 115
Automatic climate control, front   550 550
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,360 1,360
Xenon HID headlights   1,090 1,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 587 587
Cargo net 139    
Universal garage door opener 274    
Metal pedals 181    
Heated front seats 467 408 408
Sport Chrono Package   782 782
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,692 1,692
Power Seat Package   1,318 1,318
Floor mats   98 98
Automatic climate control, front   468 468
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel   1,156 1,156
Xenon HID headlights   927 927
Options (change) 1,715 8,745 8,745
Options (change) 1,597 7,436 7,436
Destination 950 860 860
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0
Total Price $37,397 $59,005 $68,705
Total Invoice $34,557 $51,371 $59,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,318
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,166
Model Year201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CaymanCayman
TrimA3 e-tronBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH245hp H6295hp H6
TransmissionS6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 1050, 4230, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$37,397$59,005$68,705
Adjustments for Features-4,7100-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,687$59,005$68,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,550
Total Invoice$34,557$51,371$59,863
Adjustments for Features-4,3520-131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,205$51,371$59,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,361

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201720082008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3CaymanCayman
TrimA3 e-tronBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Chronometer $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Total Value of Features$6,900$2,190$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,710$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3520-131

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20172008
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Cayman
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in95.1 in
Length169.8 in170.9 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.2,966 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.17.0 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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