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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: $38,120

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $19,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,510

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $13,310

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $26,920 $35,875
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $25,035 $33,364
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     475 475
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,100 1,100
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300     1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 690 690 690        
Aluminum trim 1,040 1,040          
Compass 95 95 95 95 95    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Satellite radio       750 750    
Convenience Package           1,800  
S Line Package           2,000  
Cold Weather Package           500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,150 1,150
Sport Package           1,400 1,400
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     441 441
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,023 1,023
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,813 1,813
Heated front seats 587 587 587        
Aluminum trim 884 884          
Compass 81 81 81 81 81    
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553    
Satellite radio       638 638    
Convenience Package           1,675  
S Line Package           1,860  
Cold Weather Package           466 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,069 1,069
Sport Package           1,303 1,303
Options (change) 11,685 11,135 10,095 6,145 6,145 10,375 6,575
Options (change) 9,935 9,467 8,583 5,225 5,225 9,650 6,115
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 825 825
Total Price $57,260 $71,510 $81,970 $104,820 $130,720 $38,120 $43,275
Total Invoice $48,820 $60,932 $69,823 $89,245 $111,260 $35,510 $40,304

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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: $15,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,964
Model Year2009200920092009200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$57,260$71,510$81,970$104,820$130,720$38,120$43,275
Adjustments for Features-3,925-5,075-7,250-10,700-11,3750-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,335$66,435$74,720$94,120$119,345$38,120$40,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,100$21,385$40,785$66,010$0$2,505
Total Invoice$48,820$60,932$69,823$89,245$111,260$35,510$40,304
Adjustments for Features-3,346-4,324-6,176-9,110-9,6820-2,468
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,474$56,608$63,647$80,135$101,578$35,510$37,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,134$18,173$34,661$56,104$0$2,326

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year2009200920092009200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual      $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
FWD     $0 
AWD      $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$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$250  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0    
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50$50
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0    
Satellite radio   $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Traffic information   $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50$50  
Headlight washers   $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Carbon fiber trim    $200  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,000$7,150$9,325$12,775$13,450$2,075$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,925$5,075$7,250$10,700$11,375$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,346-4,324-6,176-9,110-9,6820-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092009
ModelCayenneA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.4 in101.5 in
Length188.9 in168.7 in
Width76.0 in69.5 in
Height66.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 GTS

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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