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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: $40,452

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $64,433

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,398

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $54,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $93,700 $38,900
Base Invoice $81,859 $36,178
Light Comfort Package 610  
Proximity key 995  
Floor mats 140  
Satellite radio 750  
Rearview camera 1,680  
Cargo mat 280 155
Compass 95  
Body kit 1,390  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900  
Roof rack 450  
Premium Plus Package   3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Cargo net   150
Metal pedals   195
Universal garage door opener   295
Aluminum roof rails   300
Light Comfort Package 519  
Proximity key 846  
Floor mats 119  
Satellite radio 638  
Rearview camera 1,428  
Cargo mat 238 144
Compass 81  
Body kit 1,182  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315  
Roof rack 383  
Premium Plus Package   2,884
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Cargo net   139
Metal pedals   181
Universal garage door opener   274
Aluminum roof rails   280
Options (change) 10,290 4,770
Options (change) 8,749 4,438
Destination 895 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $104,885 $40,452
Total Invoice $91,503 $37,398

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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: $55,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,624
Model Year20082017
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine500hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)12/19 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$104,885$40,452
Adjustments for Features-8,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$96,310$40,452
Total Invoice$91,503$37,398
Adjustments for Features-7,4810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,022$37,398

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimTurboA3 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 liftgate$350 
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Ski sack$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
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 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
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 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$13,050$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4810

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

Model Year20082017
ModelCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in103.5 in
Length188.9 in169.8 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height66.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight5,191 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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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
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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