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Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,990

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $65,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
Model911911A3A3
TrimTargaTarga S2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $93,500 $106,400 $25,930 $34,915
PCM 2,110 2,110    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 450 450
Rear wiper 360 360    
Heated front seats 525 525    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof     1,100 1,100
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
iPod integration     0 0
PCM 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 418 418
Rear wiper 306 306    
Heated front seats 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Front sport buckets 680 680    
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Panoramic sunroof     1,023 1,023
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 6,290 6,290 8,285 5,435
Options (change) 986 986 7,705 5,054
Destination 950 950 775 775
Total Price $100,740 $113,640 $34,990 $41,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,705
Model Year2012201220082008
Model911911A3A3
TrimTargaTarga S2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine345hp H6385hp H6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$100,740$113,640$34,990$41,125
Adjustments for Features-2,205-2,7050-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,535$110,935$34,990$38,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220082008
Model911911A3A3
TrimTargaTarga S2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,720$5,220$2,515$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,205$2,705$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-42-460-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122008
Model911A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase92.5 in101.5 in
Length175.6 in168.7 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height51.6 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.454.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested178067%
Total Not Requested87533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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