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

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Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,990

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $52,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,255

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $43,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820152015
Model911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $83,800 $94,100 $136,500 $35,600 $38,600
Base Invoice $73,192 $82,209 $119,331 $33,108 $35,898
Power front seats 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690   550 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990      
Xenon HID headlights 1,090        
Floor mats 140 140 140    
Bluetooth cell phone link 960 960 960    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Navigation system 2,110 2,110      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     620    
Cold Weather Package       500 500
Navigation Plus Package       1,900 1,900
iPod integration       350 350
Metal pedals       195 195
Power front seats 1,318 1,318      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587   511 511
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842      
Xenon HID headlights 927        
Floor mats 119 119 119    
Bluetooth cell phone link 816 816 816    
Heated front seats 425 425 425    
Navigation system 1,794 1,794      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     527    
Cold Weather Package       467 467
Navigation Plus Package       1,768 1,768
iPod integration       325 325
Metal pedals       181 181
Options (change) 8,030 6,940 2,220 3,495 3,495
Options (change) 6,828 5,901 1,887 3,252 3,252
Destination 860 860 860 895 895
Total Price $92,690 $101,900 $139,580 $39,990 $42,990
Total Invoice $80,880 $88,970 $122,078 $37,255 $40,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,133
Model Year20082008200820152015
Model911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine325hp H6355hp H6480hp H6170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9325, 13140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$92,690$101,900$139,580$39,990$42,990
Adjustments for Features0-625-3,975-545-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,690$101,275$135,605$39,445$40,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,585$42,915$0$1,450
Total Invoice$80,880$88,970$122,078$37,255$40,045
Adjustments for Features0-546-3,477-508-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$80,880$88,424$118,601$36,747$38,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,544$37,721$0$1,347

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082008200820152015
Model911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera STurboA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Wind blocker$300$300$300  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents   $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
iPod integration   $100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio   $200$200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Boost gauge  $75  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights $125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Total Value of Features$2,805$3,430$6,780$3,350$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$3,975$545$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-546-3,477-508-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20082015
Model911A3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase92.5 in102.2 in
Length175.6 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height51.6 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in45.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.89.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30030%
Total Not Requested70070%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested30030%
Total Not Requested70070%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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