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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: $45,195

Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI   
Difference: $32,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,600 $66,900 $32,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690  
Panoramic sunroof 660 660  
Traffic information 0 0  
Satellite radio 750    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090  
Aluminum trim 995 995  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365  
Compass 270 270  
Lane departure warning 630 630  
HD radio 370    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 550
Comfort Plus Package 10,180    
14-way power front seats   1,335  
Comfort Lighting Package   250  
Rearview camera   665  
Blind spot warning system   850  
Premium Plus Package     2,550
Prestige Package     5,900
Advanced Technology Package     1,400
Sport Package     800
Rear side airbags     350
Cargo net     150
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Traffic information 0 0  
Satellite radio 638    
Proximity key 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0  
Compass 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0  
HD radio 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 511
Comfort Plus Package 0    
14-way power front seats   0  
Comfort Lighting Package   0  
Rearview camera   0  
Blind spot warning system   0  
Premium Plus Package     2,371
Prestige Package     5,488
Advanced Technology Package     1,302
Sport Package     744
Rear side airbags     325
Cargo net     139
Options (change) 20,385 12,185 11,700
Options (change) 1,144 506 10,880
Destination 995 995 895
Total Price $77,980 $80,080 $45,195

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,681
Model Year201420142015
ModelCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D150hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$77,980$80,080$45,195
Adjustments for Features-5,190-4,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,790$75,315$45,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,525$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201420142015
ModelCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionA3 2.0 TDI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio$50 $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,065$9,640$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,190$4,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-142-890

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,795 lb.3,241 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 Diesel

Comfort Plus Package
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 system200Yes
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 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 Requested375063%
Total Not Requested216537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested114074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested240066%
Total Not Requested122534%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested40053%
Total Not Requested35047%

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