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Porsche 911 vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $87,075

Audi A8 A8   
Difference: $13,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122011
Model911911911911911911911A8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $79,000 $91,900 $93,500 $106,400 $103,100 $137,500 $160,700 $78,050
Sport Chrono Package Plus 960 960 960 960 960      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055 3,055 2,255 1,145    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 420 420 420 420 420      
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 3,295 3,295 3,295 3,295        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 3,040 950     950      
Carrera S wheels 1,550              
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800 800 800 800 800  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0  
Wood trim 890 890 890 890   890 890  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Steering-linked headlights 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     2,090          
PCM         2,110      
Upholstered instrument panel         3,655      
Satellite radio         750 750 750  
Traffic information         0 0 0  
Sport Package               5,900
Leather door panel trim               750
Synthetic suede headliner               1,500
Sport Chrono Package Plus 816 816 816 816 0      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597 2,597 2,597 0 973    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 0 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0        
Upholstered instrument panel, leather -306 -306 -306 -306        
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0     0      
Carrera S wheels 1,318              
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 757 757 757 757   757 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical     0          
PCM         0      
Upholstered instrument panel         0      
Satellite radio         0 0 0  
Traffic information         0 0 0  
Sport Package               5,487
Leather door panel trim               699
Synthetic suede headliner               1,396
Options (change) 20,155 16,515 17,655 15,565 14,785 5,395 3,560 8,150
Options (change) 5,182 3,864 3,864 3,864 0 1,730 0 7,582
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $100,105 $109,365 $112,105 $122,915 $118,835 $143,845 $165,210 $87,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A8 A8
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,129
Model Year20122012201220122012201220122011
Model911911911911911911911A8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6372hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19275/35-20
Total Price$100,105$109,365$112,105$122,915$118,835$143,845$165,210$87,075
Adjustments for Features-750-750-2,750-2,7500-1,925-8,275-7,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$99,355$108,615$109,355$120,165$118,835$141,920$156,935$79,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,260$10,000$20,810$19,480$42,565$57,580$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122012201220122012201220122011
Model911911911911911911911A8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SA8
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150  
7-speed automated manual      $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1300
RWD$0$0  $0   
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows       $200
Sunshade, rear, power       $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power       $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system       $0
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Full-size spare tire       $225
Knee airbag, driver       $75
Knee airbag, passenger       $75
Rear side airbags       $300
Rollover sensor       $50
Side curtain airbags       $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment       $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation       $100
Dual-zone climate control       $125
Rear air vents       $100
Residual heat       $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0   
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25
CD changer, in-dash      $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player       $0
Handwriting recognition       $200
HD radio       $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot       $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock       $25
Boost gauge     $75$75 
Chronometer$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Cornering lights       $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse       $25
Power-folding mirrors       $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Massage, driver seat       $100
Massage, passenger seat       $100
Memory system, passenger seat       $150
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat       $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat       $50
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row       $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat       $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat       $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat       $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat       $100
Upholstered instrument panel    $300  $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering       $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable       $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100$100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,465$6,465$6,465$3,715$5,640$11,990$11,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$750$2,750$2,750$0$1,925$8,275$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-33-118-1080-36-48-7,013

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
Model911A8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in117.8 in
Length175.6 in202.2 in
Width71.2 in76.7 in
Height51.6 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,410 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%
Carrera S wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
235/35ZR19 tires200No
295/30ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested140093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested1400100%
Total Not Requested00%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Turbo

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Active steering1000No
275/35YR20 tires400No
Active rear differential500No
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%

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