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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: $36,927

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $29,048

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,850 $55,750 $65,850 $69,850 $82,050 $108,750 $37,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790   575
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
HD radio 370 370 370 370 370    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490   1,490   1,490 1,490  
Roof rails 820 820 820 820 820 820 500
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660 660 660  
Premium Package Plus 10,180 10,180          
Light Comfort Package     250 250 250 250  
Rearview camera     1,750 1,750 1,750 655  
Convenience Package     4,540 4,540      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0      
PCM         3,675    
Heated front seats         525   500
Cargo net             150
Metal pedals             195
iPod integration             350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0   536
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638    
HD radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0   0   0 0  
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 467
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0          
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0  
Convenience Package     0 0      
Large energy flow and fuel economy display       0      
PCM         0    
Heated front seats         0   467
Cargo net             139
Metal pedals             181
iPod integration             325
Options (change) 16,150 14,660 12,510 11,020 12,170 4,965 2,270
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,012 2,115
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $65,975 $71,385 $79,335 $81,845 $95,195 $114,690 $36,927

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,483
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,322
Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19205/55-16
Total Price$65,975$71,385$79,335$81,845$95,195$114,690$36,927
Adjustments for Features-6,565-7,365-6,165-5,440-9,115-10,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,410$64,020$73,170$76,405$86,080$103,775$36,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,610$13,760$16,995$26,670$44,365$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseDieselSS HybridGTSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app      $25
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$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
Blind spot warning system$200$200     
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system      $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300 $300$300 
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 $150 $150$150 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger      $0
9 kWh battery pack      $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large      $1100
Wheel-lip moldings    $75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound     $250 
Traffic information     $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300     
Heated second row seats$200$200   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   $150 
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   $100 
Synthetic suede headliner    $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,040$10,840$9,640$8,915$12,590$14,390$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,565$7,365$6,165$5,440$9,115$10,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-261-271-204-174-251-1890

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in103.5 in
Length190.8 in169.8 in
Width76.3 in70.3 in
Height67.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267545%
Total Not Requested324055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267545%
Total Not Requested324055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested151568%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72532%
Total Not Requested151568%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested253%
Total Not Requested96597%

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