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

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

Lowest Total Price: $48,737

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $47,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimA3 e-tronBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400
Prestige Package 8,600          
Premium Plus Package 3,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 830 830 830    
Cargo net 155 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890
Rear wiper   370 370 370 370 370
Blind spot warning system   1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Proximity key   1,100 1,100 1,100    
Body kit   1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Aluminum trim   1,000 1,000 1,000 0 0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   500 500 500 500 500
Lane keeping assist   1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220
Prestige Package 7,998          
Premium Plus Package 2,884          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 706 706 706    
Cargo net 144 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456
Rear wiper   314 314 314 314 314
Blind spot warning system   901 901 901 901 901
Proximity key   935 935 935    
Body kit   1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097 1,097
Aluminum trim   850 850 850 0 0
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   425 425 425 425 425
Lane keeping assist   1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037
Options (change) 12,430 10,260 10,260 10,260 7,330 7,330
Options (change) 11,562 8,721 8,721 8,721 6,230 6,230
Destination 975 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax -4,168 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670
Total Price $48,737 $96,310 $104,240 $114,310 $158,380 $186,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,283
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,537
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimA3 e-tronBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine150hp I4 PiH330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH
TransmissionS6S8S8S8S8S8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)705, 14150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21
Total Price$48,737$96,310$104,240$114,310$158,380$186,110
Adjustments for Features0-1,290-4,565-2,990-7,190-12,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,737$95,020$99,675$111,320$151,190$173,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,655$16,300$56,170$78,425

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimA3 e-tronBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100     
8-speed automated manual $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
RWD $0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control  $25  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000
Corner notification $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane departure warning$200     
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional)  $0  $0
Electric heater (optional)  $0  $0
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack  $0  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger$0 $0  $0
9 kWh battery pack$0     
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support $0$0$0$0$0
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25 $25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer  $100  $100
Compass$0     
Cornering lights$50   $50$50
Headlight washers    $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 $25  $25
Performance meter  $150  $150
Road sign information $75$75$75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights    $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 height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat    $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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 $200  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,240$9,515$7,940$12,140$17,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290$4,565$2,990$7,190$12,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-136-256-330-42

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

Model Year20182018
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Panamera
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in116.1 in
Length169.8 in198.8 in
Width70.3 in76.3 in
Height56.1 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,617 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.23.7 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.5 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested444082%
Total Not Requested97518%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%

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