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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: $39,125

Audi A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $27,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelCayenneCayenneA3
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum Edition2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $56,600 $66,900 $30,250
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
Xenon/HID headlights 1,860    
Comfort Lighting Package 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 475
Satellite radio 750    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 660 1,100
Heated front seats 525    
Obstacle detection, rear 1,095    
Roof rack 1,105 1,105  
Compass   270  
Premium Plus Package     2,000
Convenience Package     1,275
Cold Weather Package     500
Navigation system     2,000
Aluminum roof rails     500
Rear side airbags     350
iPod integration     -200
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Xenon/HID headlights 0    
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 443
Satellite radio 638    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 1,023
Heated front seats 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 0    
Roof rack 0 0  
Compass   0  
Premium Plus Package     1,860
Convenience Package     1,186
Cold Weather Package     466
Navigation system     1,860
Aluminum roof rails     466
Rear side airbags     325
iPod integration     -186
Options (change) 8,645 3,075 8,000
Options (change) 638 0 7,443
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $66,240 $70,970 $39,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,546
Model Year201420142012
ModelCayenneCayenneA3
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum Edition2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10585, 14195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$66,240$70,970$39,125
Adjustments for Features-5,050-6,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,190$64,655$39,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,465$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year201420142012
ModelCayenneCayenneA3
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum Edition2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
USB port $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,525$8,790$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$6,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-124-890

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,795 lb.3,362 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 Diesel

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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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
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 seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested130583%
Total Not Requested27517%
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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