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Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,632

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $83,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,777

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $70,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $111,600 $39,500
Base Invoice $97,351 $36,736
Proximity key 995  
Rearview camera 1,680  
Floor mats 130  
Satellite radio 990  
Tire-pressure monitor 590  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900  
Roof rack 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   155
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Proximity key 846  
Rearview camera 1,428  
Floor mats 111  
Satellite radio 842  
Tire-pressure monitor 502  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315  
Roof rack 383  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   144
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 8,735 1,325
Options (change) 7,427 1,234
Destination 815 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $121,150 $37,632
Total Invoice $105,593 $34,777

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $76,383
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $64,597
Model Year20062018
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine520hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/18 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-20225/45-17
Total Price$121,150$37,632
Adjustments for Features-7,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,015$37,632
Total Invoice$105,593$34,777
Adjustments for Features-6,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$99,374$34,777

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

Model Year20062018
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD w/low range$2200 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$11,560$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,2190

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

Model Year20062018
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.5 in
Length188.2 in169.8 in
Width75.9 in70.3 in
Height66.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,192 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft339.5 ft3

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