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Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,190

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $72,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,751

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $62,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model911911911911911A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $101,700 $115,700 $131,300 $171,500 $200,400 $38,350
Base Invoice $91,530 $104,130 $118,170 $154,350 $180,360 $35,666
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Heated steering wheel 470 470   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     575
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320          
Aluminum trim 810 810   965    
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Body kit 750 750 750 750 750  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0  
Larger rear spoiler 4,500 4,500 1,500      
Premium Package Plus 3,970 3,970 4,570      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     470      
LED headlights     2,765      
Proximity key       1,090 1,090  
Interior ambient lighting       510 510  
Auto-dimming headlights       500    
Wood trim         0  
Prestige Package           8,450
Sport Package           650
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           995
Metal pedals           195
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117 2,117  
Heated steering wheel 400 400   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,251 3,251        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     536
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,122          
Aluminum trim 689 689   820    
Blind spot warning system 723 723 723 723 723  
Body kit 638 638 638 638 638  
Power-folding mirrors 272 272 0 272 0  
Larger rear spoiler 3,825 3,825 1,275      
Premium Package Plus 3,375 3,375 3,884      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel     400      
LED headlights     2,350      
Proximity key       927 927  
Interior ambient lighting       434 434  
Auto-dimming headlights       425    
Wood trim         0  
Prestige Package           7,860
Sport Package           606
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           926
Metal pedals           182
Options (change) 20,015 18,695 14,105 7,475 5,690 10,865
Options (change) 17,016 15,894 11,991 6,356 4,839 10,110
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 975
Total Price $122,765 $135,445 $146,455 $180,025 $207,140 $50,190
Total Invoice $109,596 $121,074 $131,211 $161,756 $186,249 $46,751

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $71,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,457
Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model911911911911911A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine370hp H6420hp H6450hp H6540hp H6580hp H6186hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8?, 8555, 12555, 12625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20225/40-18
Total Price$122,765$135,445$146,455$180,025$207,140$50,190
Adjustments for Features-1,555-1,555-2,955-7,655-12,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$121,210$133,890$143,500$172,370$194,385$50,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,680$22,290$51,160$73,175$0
Total Invoice$109,596$121,074$131,211$161,756$186,249$46,751
Adjustments for Features-1,388-1,390-2,647-6,878-11,4690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$108,208$119,684$128,564$154,878$174,780$46,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,476$20,356$46,670$66,572$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year201720172017201720172018
Model911911911911911A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300   
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows     $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Wind blocker$300$300$300$300$300 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200
Lane departure warning     $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents     $100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500$500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Active rear spoiler$300$300$300$300$300 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Larger rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Compass     $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250
Performance data recording app  $200   
Performance meter  $150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Folding second row seats     $300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim    $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350  
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,355$6,355$7,755$12,455$17,555$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$1,555$2,955$7,655$12,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,388-1,390-2,647-6,878-11,4690

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172018
Model911A3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase96.5 in102.2 in
Length177.1 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height50.7 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,308 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.1 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.8 ft39.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested227568%
Total Not Requested107532%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested227568%
Total Not Requested107532%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested152561%
Total Not Requested97539%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
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
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested451574%
Total Not Requested162526%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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