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Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,395

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,912

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $15,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $25,361 $28,134
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495     475 475
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990    
Navigation system 3,070 3,070     2,000 2,000
Floor mats 130 130 130 130    
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590    
Wood trim 1,040 1,385 345 345 400 400
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats 560 560        
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990        
Compass 95 95 95 95    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650    
Roof rack 450 450 450 450    
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Convenience Package         1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Aluminum roof rails         500 500
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421     443 443
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842    
Navigation system 2,610 2,610     1,860 1,860
Floor mats 111 111 111 111    
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502    
Wood trim 884 1,177 293 0 372 372
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,023 1,023
Heated front seats 476 476        
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842        
Compass 81 81 81 81    
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553    
Roof rack 383 383 383 383    
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Convenience Package         1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Aluminum roof rails         466 466
Options (change) 14,120 13,915 7,760 7,760 8,250 8,250
Options (change) 12,007 11,832 6,599 6,306 7,676 7,676
Destination 815 815 815 815 875 875
Total Price $57,135 $71,930 $98,775 $120,175 $36,395 $39,375
Total Invoice $49,593 $62,551 $86,209 $104,472 $33,912 $36,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,439
Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,135$71,930$98,775$120,175$36,395$39,375
Adjustments for Features-3,735-4,935-8,785-8,7850-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,400$66,995$89,990$111,390$36,395$38,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,595$36,590$57,990$0$1,930
Total Invoice$49,593$62,551$86,209$104,472$33,912$36,685
Adjustments for Features-3,242-4,292-7,667-7,6370-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,351$58,259$78,542$96,835$33,912$35,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,908$32,191$50,484$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year200620062006200620122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
Surround sound $250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights  $50$50  
Headlight washers  $50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$5,335$6,535$10,385$10,385$1,600$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,735$4,935$8,785$8,785$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,242-4,292-7,667-7,6370-978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20062012
ModelCayenneA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length188.2 in168.7 in
Width75.9 in69.5 in
Height66.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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