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

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Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,582

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $46,153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimA3 e-tronBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,900 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 790 790 790    
iPod integration 350          
Heated front seats 500 525        
Roof rails 500          
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0 0    
iPod integration 325          
Heated front seats 467 0        
Roof rails 467          
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Body kit   0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Options (change) 1,925 6,560 6,035 5,675 3,555 2,165
Options (change) 1,795 1,573 1,573 1,267 646 646
Destination 925 975 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $36,582 $82,735 $97,310 $101,650 $141,230 $176,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,277
Model Year201620122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimA3 e-tronBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionS6S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$36,582$82,735$97,310$101,650$141,230$176,340
Adjustments for Features0-1,705-2,755-3,880-8,505-10,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,582$81,030$94,555$97,770$132,725$165,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,525$16,740$51,695$84,855

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Features Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201620122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimA3 e-tronBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Roof rack $300$300$300$300$300
Roof rails$250     
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger$0     
9 kWh battery pack$0     
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50     
iPod integration$100     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
SD Card slot$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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Chronometer     $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25  
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $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    $200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,775$5,480$6,530$7,655$12,280$14,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,705$2,755$3,880$8,505$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-53-72-86-98-96

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A3 / S3 vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20162012
ModelA3 / S3Panamera
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in115.0 in
Length169.8 in195.6 in
Width70.3 in76.0 in
Height56.1 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
9.9 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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