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Audi A3 vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A3 vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $44,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelA3A3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,930 $34,915 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
S Line Package 2,500            
Cold Weather Package 700 700          
Convenience Package 350            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 450 450 790 790 790    
Rear side airbags 350 350          
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Bluetooth cell phone link 435 435          
Navigation system 1,950 1,950          
iPod integration 0 0          
Sunshades, second row 150 150          
Panoramic sunroof 1,100 1,100          
Auto-dimming mirrors     420        
Rear wiper     360 360   360 360
Ski sack     405 405 405 405 405
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750
Heated front seats     525        
Sunshades, second row, power     450 450 450 450 450
S Line Package 2,326            
Cold Weather Package 650 650          
Convenience Package 325            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 418 418 0 0 0    
Rear side airbags 325 325          
Xenon HID headlights 745 745          
Bluetooth cell phone link 405 405          
Navigation system 1,813 1,813          
iPod integration 0 0          
Sunshades, second row 139 139          
Panoramic sunroof 1,023 1,023          
Auto-dimming mirrors     0        
Rear wiper     306 306   306 306
Ski sack     344 344 344 344 344
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0        
Sunshades, second row, power     0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 8,785 5,935 3,700 2,755 2,395 1,965 1,965
Options (change) 8,169 5,518 650 650 344 650 650
Destination 775 775 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $35,490 $41,625 $79,875 $94,030 $98,370 $139,640 $176,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,812
Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelA3A3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4250hp V6300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S6S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 10195, 10235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$35,490$41,625$79,875$94,030$98,370$139,640$176,140
Adjustments for Features0-2,850-3,515-4,265-5,390-10,415-12,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,490$38,775$76,360$89,765$92,980$129,225$163,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0$13,405$16,620$52,865$87,415

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelA3A3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.0T3.2 S lineBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300  
FWD$0      
AWD $1700   $1700$1700
RWD  $0$0$0  
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Sunshades, second row$125$125     
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40$40     
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50     
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Regenerative braking   $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0$0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200     
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof  $900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100     
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $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$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Compass$0$0     
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50
Headlight washers   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim     $300$300
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
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0     
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$2,665$5,515$6,180$6,930$8,055$13,080$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,850$3,515$4,265$5,390$10,415$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654-72-74-72-121-114

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20082012
ModelA3Panamera
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in115.0 in
Length168.7 in195.6 in
Width69.5 in76.0 in
Height56.0 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested218082%
Total Not Requested47518%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%

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