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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: $44,990

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $53,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122018
Model911911911911911A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $90,100 $103,000 $112,900 $149,000 $172,100 $38,350
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 2,255      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     575
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 365 0 0  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530 530  
Torque vectoring, brake-based       1,320    
Sport Package           650
Premium Plus Package           3,250
Metal pedals           195
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           995
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 0      
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     536
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 0 451 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based       0    
Sport Package           606
Premium Plus Package           3,024
Metal pedals           182
Carbon fiber rear spoiler           926
Options (change) 7,565 7,565 6,515 3,125 1,805 5,665
Options (change) 3,864 3,864 0 451 0 5,274
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 975
Total Price $98,615 $111,515 $120,365 $153,075 $174,855 $44,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $55,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,465
Model Year201220122012201220122018
Model911911911911911A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13140, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$98,615$111,515$120,365$153,075$174,855$44,990
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,000-3,565-10,365-1,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,615$111,015$119,365$149,510$164,490$43,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,400$20,750$50,895$65,875$0

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

Model Year201220122012201220122018
Model911911911911911A3 / S3 / RS3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual    $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Proximity key     $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
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000 
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning     $200
Knee airbag, driver     $75
Knee airbag, passenger     $75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rearview camera     $200
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console     $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear air vents     $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  $0
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     $300
Larger rear spoiler   $200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0 
HD radio     $50
Media drive   $15$15 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Off-road navigation system   $0$0 
SD Card slot     $25
Surround sound   $250$250 
USB port   $25$25$25
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
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
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 
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,880$3,380$3,880$6,445$13,245$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,000$3,565$10,365$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22-8-33-56-1,556

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

Model Year20122018
Model911A3 / S3 / RS3
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.3,429 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

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested80057%
Total Not Requested60043%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested140072%

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