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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: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $61,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
Model911911911911911A3A3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700 $24,740 $33,980
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420        
Sport seats plus 800 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     450 450
Rear wiper 360 360 360 360 360    
Satellite radio 750 750 750     350 350
Heated front seats 690 690 690        
CD changer, in-dash 750 750 750 750 750    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 2,980 890 890        
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 770 770          
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990    
Wood trim         0    
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Sport Package           1,800  
Convenience Package           675  
Navigation system           1,950 1,950
Sound Package           900  
Bluetooth cell phone link           435 435
Xenon HID headlights           650 800
Panoramic sunroof           1,100 1,100
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0        
Sport seats plus 680 680          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     410 410
Rear wiper 306 306 306 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0     319 319
Heated front seats 0 0 0        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0        
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 0 0          
Sunroof 0 0 0   0    
Wood trim         0    
Cold Weather Package           637 637
Sport Package           1,638  
Convenience Package           614  
Navigation system           1,787 1,775
Sound Package           819  
Bluetooth cell phone link           396 396
Xenon HID headlights           592 728
Panoramic sunroof           1,001 1,001
Options (change) 10,835 8,745 6,725 1,110 3,100 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 986 986 306 0 0 8,213 5,266
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 720 720
Total Price $96,130 $108,640 $121,920 $153,205 $186,795 $34,470 $40,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,023
Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
Model911911911911911A3A3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$96,130$108,640$121,920$153,205$186,795$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-830-1,230-3,130-9,155-16,2550-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,300$107,410$118,790$144,050$170,540$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,110$23,490$48,750$75,240$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620162016201620062006
Model911911911911911A3A3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300    
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200  
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700 $1700
FWD     $0 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front    $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100  
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 
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  
Limited-slip rear differential $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 rear spoiler   $300$300  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0    
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote     $200$200
HD radio   $50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights    $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000  
Performance meter  $150 $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200  
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,620$5,020$6,920$12,945$20,045$3,790$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,230$3,130$9,155$16,255$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-17-22-33-59-870-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162006
Model911A3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase96.5 in101.5 in
Length176.8 in168.7 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in
Height51.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
4.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.854.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested190593%
Total Not Requested1507%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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