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Audi A8 vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $93,375

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $6,730

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelA8911911911911911911
TrimA8CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $78,750 $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $137,500 $160,700
Sport Package 5,900            
Full Leather Package 7,100            
Sunshades, second row, power 750            
Sport Chrono Package Plus   960 960 960 960    
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 1,145  
Infotainment Package   3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   420 420 420 420    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   3,040 950        
Carrera S wheels   1,550          
Wood trim   890 890 890 890 890 890
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800 800 800 800 800 800
Heated front seats   525 525 525 525 525 525
Steering-linked headlights   690 690 690 690 690  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 615 615 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710    
Adaptive dampers - electrical       2,090      
Traffic information           0 0
Satellite radio           750 750
Sport Package 5,487            
Full Leather Package 6,604            
Sunshades, second row, power 699            
Sport Chrono Package Plus   816 816 816 816    
Adaptive Sports Seats   2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 973  
Infotainment Package   0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   0 0 0 0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   -306 -306 -306 -306    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0 0        
Carrera S wheels   1,318          
Wood trim   757 757 757 757 757 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0 0 0 0
Steering-linked headlights   0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical       0      
Traffic information           0 0
Satellite radio           0 0
Options (change) 13,750 20,155 16,515 17,655 15,565 5,395 3,560
Options (change) 12,790 5,182 3,864 3,864 3,864 1,730 0
Destination 875 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $93,375 $100,105 $109,365 $112,105 $122,915 $143,845 $165,210

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 A8
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,819
Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelA8911911911911911911
TrimA8CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine372hp V8345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6500hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT8M6M6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-20235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$93,375$100,105$109,365$112,105$122,915$143,845$165,210
Adjustments for Features-7,71000-2,000-2,000-1,175-7,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,665$100,105$109,365$110,105$120,915$142,670$157,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$42,565$57,580

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2012201220122012201220122012
ModelA8911911911911911911
TrimA8CarreraCarrera STargaTarga STurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300      
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700$1700$1700
RWD $0$0    
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200      
Sunshade, rear, power$225      
Sunshades, second row, power$225      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350      
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Full-size spare tire$225      
Knee airbag, driver$75      
Knee airbag, passenger$75      
Rear side airbags$300      
Rollover sensor$50      
Side curtain airbags$350      
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100      
Dual-zone climate control$125      
Rear air vents$100      
Residual heat$50      
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500      
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration $0$0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25      
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Handwriting recognition$200      
HD radio$50      
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25      
Boost gauge     $75$75
Chronometer $100$100$100$100 $100
Cornering lights$50      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25      
Power-folding mirrors$50      
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50      
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Massage, driver seat$100      
Massage, passenger seat$100      
Memory system, passenger seat$150      
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75$75$75
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25      
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100      
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100      
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000      
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000      
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$10,625$2,915$2,915$4,915$4,915$4,090$10,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,710$0$0$2,000$2,000$1,175$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,17600-86-78-22-43

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20122012
ModelA8911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in92.5 in
Length202.2 in175.6 in
Width76.7 in71.2 in
Height57.5 in51.6 in
Curb Weight4,410 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%
Full Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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