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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: $51,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $35,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
TrimSS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,400 $41,100
Premium Package 7,790  
Light Comfort Package 250  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 550
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950  
Satellite radio 750  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490  
Proximity key 1,090  
Aluminum trim 995  
Compass 420  
Rearview camera 655  
Blind spot warning system 850  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Panoramic sunroof 660  
Advanced Technology Package   1,400
Prestige Package   5,900
235/35YR19   1,500
Cargo net   150
Rear side airbags   350
Premium Package 0  
Light Comfort Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 511
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,508  
Satellite radio 638  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Proximity key 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Compass 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Traffic information 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Advanced Technology Package   1,302
Prestige Package   5,488
235/35YR19   1,397
Cargo net   139
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 21,775 9,850
Options (change) 3,652 9,162
Destination 975 895
Total Price $87,150 $51,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,768
Model Year20112015
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
TrimSS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/35-19
Total Price$87,150$51,845
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,010$51,845

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
TrimSS3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Media drive$15 
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$10,090$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1140

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in103.8 in
Length190.8 in175.4 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,553 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested280069%
Total Not Requested124031%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested197556%
Total Not Requested152544%

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