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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: $44,495

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $54,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220162016
Model911911911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $90,100 $103,000 $112,900 $149,000 $172,100 $36,600 $39,600
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     575 575
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 365 0 0    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525    
Front sport buckets 800 800          
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based       1,320      
Sport Package           800 800
Premium Plus Package           2,700 2,700
Technology Package           2,700 2,700
Metal pedals           195 195
PCM 0 0 0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     536 536
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 0 451 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 680 680          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0        
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based       0      
Sport Package           744 744
Premium Plus Package           2,512 2,512
Technology Package           2,512 2,512
Metal pedals           181 181
Options (change) 8,015 8,015 6,965 3,720 2,400 6,970 6,970
Options (change) 1,947 1,947 0 451 0 6,485 6,485
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 925 925
Total Price $99,065 $111,965 $120,815 $153,670 $175,450 $44,495 $47,495

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $56,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,830
Model Year2012201220122012201220162016
Model911911911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13140, 9140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$99,065$111,965$120,815$153,670$175,450$44,495$47,495
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,000-4,325-11,125-1,855-3,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,065$111,465$119,815$149,345$164,325$42,640$44,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$20,750$50,280$65,260$0$1,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2012201220122012201220162016
Model911911911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150   
7-speed automated manual    $1200  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700 $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Proximity key     $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
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$0
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system     $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Knee airbag, driver     $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Rearview camera     $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Temporary spare tire     $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$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$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Larger rear spoiler   $200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25
CD changer, in-dash    $325  
CD player$125$125$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
HD radio     $50$50
In-vehicle Internet     $150$150
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer$100$100$100 $100  
Compass     $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual thigh support length 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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,745$3,245$3,745$7,070$13,870$4,600$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,000$4,325$11,125$1,855$3,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13-8-39-60-1,728-3,171

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,264 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
4.4 ft37.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.49.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62598%
Total Not Requested152%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
iPod integration100Yes
Total Requested45041%
Total Not Requested65059%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%

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