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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: $48,882

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $41,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimA3 e-tronBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,500 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Prestige Package 8,600          
Premium Plus Package 3,100          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 575 790 790 790    
Aluminum roof rails 300          
Auto-dimming mirrors   420        
Bose Audio Package   1,990 1,990 1,990    
Adaptive cruise control   2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Heated front seats   525        
Aluminum trim   995 995 995 0 0
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655
Roof rack   400 400 400 400 400
Prestige Package 7,998          
Premium Plus Package 2,884          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 536 0 0 0    
Aluminum roof rails 280          
Auto-dimming mirrors   0        
Bose Audio Package   0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Body kit   0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats   0        
Aluminum trim   0 846 0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0
Roof rack   340 340 340 340 340
Options (change) 12,575 13,900 12,955 12,595 7,490 6,100
Options (change) 11,698 2,079 2,925 1,773 1,152 1,152
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975
Gas Tax -4,168 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $48,882 $90,075 $104,230 $108,570 $145,165 $180,275

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,428
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,062
Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
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)705, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$48,882$90,075$104,230$108,570$145,165$180,275
Adjustments for Features-1,2350-750-1,875-5,750-7,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,647$90,075$103,480$106,695$139,415$172,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,405$16,620$49,340$82,500

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

Model Year201820122012201220122012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3PanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850     
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200     
Lane departure warning$200     
Radar- or camera-based 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
Aluminum roof rails$250     
Roof rack $300$300$300$300$300
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0     
Android Auto support$100     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
CD changer, remote $200$200$200  
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0     
Handwriting recognition$200     
HD radio$50     
In-vehicle Internet$150     
SD Card slot$25     
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200     
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0     
Cornering lights$50 $50$50$50$50
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250     
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  $25  
LED headlights$1000     
Performance meter     $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
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$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 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
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$7,650$6,415$7,165$8,290$12,165$14,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$0$750$1,875$5,750$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1430-28-47-84-91

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

Model Year20182012
ModelA3 / S3 / RS3Panamera
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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested209039%
Total Not Requested332561%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested70045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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