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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: $35,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $25,165

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020102010201020122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $27,270 $30,250
Automatic climate control, front 550              
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710     475 475
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150 150    
Satellite radio 750 750   750 750 750    
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300     2,000 2,000
iPod integration 440 440   440 440 440 -200 -200
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats 720 720 720 720        
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695 695    
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990 990        
Compass 140 140 140 140 140 140    
Aluminum trim 1,040 1,040            
Roof rack 450 450 450 450 450 450    
Premium Plus Package             2,000 2,000
Convenience Package             1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package             500 500
Aluminum roof rails             500 500
Automatic climate control, front 468              
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604 604     443 443
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638   638 638 638    
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,860 1,860
iPod integration 374 374   374 374 374 -186 -186
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 1,023 1,023
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0        
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591 591    
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842 842        
Compass 81 81 81 81 81 81    
Aluminum trim 884 884            
Roof rack 383 383 383 383 383 383    
Premium Plus Package             1,860 1,860
Convenience Package             1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package             466 466
Aluminum roof rails             466 466
Options (change) 14,485 13,935 11,705 12,895 7,175 7,175 7,650 7,650
Options (change) 10,985 10,517 8,621 9,633 5,382 5,382 7,118 7,118
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $60,960 $75,610 $83,480 $86,270 $108,050 $134,450 $35,795 $38,775

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,661
Model Year20102010201020102010201020122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6M6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,960$75,610$83,480$86,270$108,050$134,450$35,795$38,775
Adjustments for Features-5,140-6,290-6,175-8,465-11,290-11,9650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,820$69,320$77,305$77,805$96,760$122,485$35,795$37,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,500$21,485$21,985$40,940$66,665$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102010201020102010201020122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100$1100  
-speed   $0     
6-speed automated manual       $1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$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$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails      $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Ski sack$50$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$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$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$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200     
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 $50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive$15$15 $15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0    
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200$200$200
SD Card slot      $25$25
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25 $25$25$25  
USB port$25$25 $25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$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$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$100  
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150$150
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$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,965$8,115$8,100$10,290$13,115$13,790$1,925$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,140$6,290$6,175$8,465$11,290$11,965$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,008-956-710-1,041-664-5660-978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102012
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 S Transsyberia

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, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested155598%
Total Not Requested252%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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