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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,600

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $17,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,330

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $11,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $41,100
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $38,224
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710   550
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Cargo mat 280 280 280 280 155
iPod integration 440 440 440 440  
Heated front seats 690 690 690    
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Aluminum trim 1,040 1,040      
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Body kit 1,390 1,390   1,390  
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,950      
Convenience Package         750
Driver Assistance Package         1,400
Navigation Plus Package         2,600
Cargo net         150
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604   511
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805    
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Cargo mat 238 238 238 238 144
iPod integration 374 374 374 374  
Heated front seats 587 587 587    
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506    
Aluminum trim 884 884      
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Body kit 1,182 1,182   1,182  
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,508      
Convenience Package         697
Driver Assistance Package         1,302
Navigation Plus Package         2,418
Cargo net         139
Options (change) 19,890 21,250 15,870 10,975 5,605
Options (change) 16,911 18,067 13,493 9,331 5,211
Destination 975 975 975 975 895
Total Price $65,465 $81,625 $87,745 $109,650 $47,600
Total Invoice $55,796 $69,532 $74,733 $93,351 $44,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,522
Model Year20092009200920092015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6T6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$65,465$81,625$87,745$109,650$47,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-3,125-5,850-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,465$80,025$84,620$103,800$47,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,560$19,155$38,335$0
Total Invoice$55,796$69,532$74,733$93,351$44,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,363-2,662-4,980-56
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,796$68,169$72,071$88,371$44,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,373$16,275$32,575$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092009200920092015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Taillight guards $150   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,590$8,190$9,715$12,440$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$3,125$5,850$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,363-2,662-4,980-56

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20092015
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in103.8 in
Length188.9 in175.4 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height66.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in36.5 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 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested425100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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