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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: $34,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $23,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,931

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $17,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $24,740 $33,980
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $22,998 $31,561
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710     450 450
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695 435 435
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        
Compass 95 95 95 95 95    
Aluminum trim 1,040 1,040          
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650    
Satellite radio       750 750 350 350
Cold Weather Package           700 700
Sport Package           1,800  
Convenience Package           675  
Sound Package           900  
Xenon HID headlights           650 800
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604     410 410
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591 396 396
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,001 1,001
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,787 1,775
Heated front seats 587 587 587        
Compass 81 81 81 81 81    
Aluminum trim 884 884          
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553    
Satellite radio       638 638 319 319
Cold Weather Package           637 637
Sport Package           1,638  
Convenience Package           614  
Sound Package           819  
Xenon HID headlights           592 728
Options (change) 12,380 11,830 10,790 6,840 6,840 9,010 5,785
Options (change) 10,526 10,058 9,174 5,816 5,816 8,213 5,266
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 720 720
Total Price $57,955 $72,205 $82,665 $105,515 $131,415 $34,470 $40,485
Total Invoice $49,411 $61,523 $70,414 $89,836 $111,851 $31,931 $37,547

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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: $19,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,729
Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
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)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,955$72,205$82,665$105,515$131,415$34,470$40,485
Adjustments for Features-4,400-5,450-6,975-10,425-11,1000-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,555$66,755$75,690$95,090$120,315$34,470$37,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$22,135$41,535$66,760$0$2,715
Total Invoice$49,411$61,523$70,414$89,836$111,851$31,931$37,547
Adjustments for Features-3,751-4,644-5,941-8,876-9,4480-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,660$56,879$64,473$80,960$102,403$31,931$34,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,219$18,813$35,300$56,743$0$2,555

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year2009200920092009200920062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
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  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25  
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 
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
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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$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  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$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, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
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  
Total Value of Features$5,850$6,900$8,425$11,875$12,550$1,450$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$5,450$6,975$10,425$11,100$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,751-4,644-5,941-8,876-9,4480-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092006
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, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested178087%
Total Not Requested27513%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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