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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: $47,890

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $69,615

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620152015
Model911911911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $96,200 $110,800 $126,100 $163,000 $194,600 $35,600 $38,600
Premium Package Plus 2,330 2,330 4,470 2,130 1,860    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Satellite radio 750 750 750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     550 550
HD radio 370 370 370        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090            
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 0 320 0    
Obstacle detection, front 380 380 380        
Rearview camera 655 655 655        
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595    
LED headlights 3,110 3,110 1,595 2,340      
Body kit 750 750 750 750 750    
Interior ambient lighting       510 510    
Wood trim         0    
Premium Plus Package           2,550 2,550
Prestige Package           5,900 5,900
Advanced Technology Package           1,400 1,400
Sport Package           800 800
Metal pedals           195 195
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     511 511
HD radio 0 0 0        
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0            
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0            
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0        
Rearview camera 0 0 0        
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0    
LED headlights 0 0 0 0      
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting       0 0    
Wood trim         0    
Premium Plus Package           2,371 2,371
Prestige Package           5,488 5,488
Advanced Technology Package           1,302 1,302
Sport Package           744 744
Metal pedals           181 181
Options (change) 20,310 16,900 12,930 9,135 6,205 11,395 11,395
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 10,597 10,597
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $117,505 $128,695 $140,025 $173,130 $201,800 $47,890 $50,890

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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: $68,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,673
Model Year2016201620162016201620152015
Model911911911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6170hp I4220hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12625, 13625, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$117,505$128,695$140,025$173,130$201,800$47,890$50,890
Adjustments for Features-1,420-1,420-2,770-7,445-13,6950-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$116,085$127,275$137,255$165,685$188,105$47,890$49,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,190$21,170$49,600$72,020$0$1,450

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2016201620162016201620152015
Model911911911911911A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSI
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300    
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350  
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist     $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire     $150 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console     $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents     $100$100
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$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    
Black grille (optional)     $0$0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity     $0$0
App support   $0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player     $0$0
Handwriting recognition     $200$200
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$250$250
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75  
Chronometer  $100 $100  
Compass     $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter  $150 $150  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 $300$300  
Folding second row seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $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$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$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$200$200
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,945$7,295$11,970$18,220$4,525$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$1,420$2,770$7,445$13,695$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-12-11-20-43-680-1,443

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
Model911A3 / S3
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase96.5 in102.2 in
Length176.8 in175.4 in
Width71.2 in70.2 in
Height51.3 in55.5 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,397 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117544%
Total Not Requested147556%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117544%
Total Not Requested147556%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40024%
Total Not Requested130076%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112545%
Total Not Requested137555%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45060%
Total Not Requested30040%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested267574%
Total Not Requested95026%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested69063%
Total Not Requested40037%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 625W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested267574%
Total Not Requested95026%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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