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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: $36,145

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $21,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $27,270 $30,250
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Xenon/HID headlights 1,860          
Light Comfort Package 250 250 250 250    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   475 475
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 660 660 660 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats 525          
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095 1,095 1,095      
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520   1,275 1,275
Compass   420 420 420    
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package         500 500
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Aluminum roof rails         500 500
Rear side airbags         350 350
iPod integration         -200 -200
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Xenon/HID headlights 0          
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   443 443
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 1,023 1,023
Heated front seats 0          
Obstacle detection, rear 0 0 0      
Roof rack 0 0 0 0    
Convenience Package   0 0   1,186 1,186
Compass   0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package         466 466
Navigation system         1,860 1,860
Aluminum roof rails         466 466
Rear side airbags         325 325
iPod integration         -186 -186
Options (change) 8,645 9,590 9,590 3,185 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 638 638 638 638 7,443 7,443
Destination 975 975 975 975 875 875
Total Price $57,320 $74,965 $78,265 $110,160 $36,145 $39,125

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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: $16,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,237
Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10235, 11235, 11585, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$57,320$74,965$78,265$110,160$36,145$39,125
Adjustments for Features-4,700-6,940-6,590-11,6650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,620$68,025$71,675$98,495$36,145$38,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,405$19,055$45,875$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year201120112011201120122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Universal garage door opener$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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails    $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive $15$15$15  
Navigation system $600$600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0  
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
USB port $25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,625$8,865$8,515$13,590$1,925$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,700$6,940$6,590$11,665$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-132-149-136-1710-978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in101.5 in
Length190.8 in168.7 in
Width76.3 in69.5 in
Height67.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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 trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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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