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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: $23,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,398

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $17,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $97,700 $123,600 $38,900
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $83,045 $105,060 $36,178
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710     575
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695  
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300      
Cargo mat 280 280 280 280 155
Heated front seats 690 690      
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Aluminum trim 1,040 1,040      
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040        
Roof rack 450 450 450 450  
Satellite radio     750 750  
Premium Plus Package         3,100
Cargo net         150
Metal pedals         195
Universal garage door opener         295
Aluminum roof rails         300
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604     536
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591  
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805      
Cargo mat 238 238 238 238 144
Heated front seats 587 587      
Body kit 1,182 1,182 1,182 1,182  
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Aluminum trim 884 884      
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884        
Roof rack 383 383 383 383  
Satellite radio     638 638  
Premium Plus Package         2,884
Cargo net         139
Metal pedals         181
Universal garage door opener         274
Aluminum roof rails         280
Options (change) 18,555 16,965 10,985 10,985 4,770
Options (change) 15,776 14,424 9,340 9,340 4,438
Destination 975 975 975 975 950
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $64,130 $77,340 $109,660 $135,560 $40,452
Total Invoice $54,661 $65,889 $93,360 $115,375 $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: $21,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,026
Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21225/40-18
Total Price$64,130$77,340$109,660$135,560$40,452
Adjustments for Features-2,625-3,575-8,800-9,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,505$73,765$100,860$126,085$40,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,260$39,355$64,580$0
Total Invoice$54,661$65,889$93,360$115,375$37,398
Adjustments for Features-2,237-3,046-7,492-8,0640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,424$62,843$85,868$107,311$37,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,419$33,444$54,887$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$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$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails    $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
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 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25 
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100
Carbon fiber trim   $200 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,900$8,850$14,075$14,750$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$3,575$8,800$9,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,237-3,046-7,492-8,0640

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,763 lb.3,617 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

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 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 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

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

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