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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: $30,030

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201720172015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600 $41,100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     550
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490 1,490    
Lane departure warning 690 690 690 690 690 690  
Compass 270 270 270 270 270 270  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim 995 995 995        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,950 2,950 2,950   3,210 3,210  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,990        
Panoramic sunroof 660 660     660 660  
Premium Plus Package 9,090 6,780 7,490 5,830      
Comfort Lighting Package         325    
Rearview camera         655 655  
Blind spot warning system         850 850  
Proximity key         890 890  
Wood trim           0  
Advanced Technology Package             1,400
Prestige Package             5,900
235/35YR19             1,500
Cargo net             150
Rear side airbags             350
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     511
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0        
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0 2,508   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0 0     0 0  
Premium Plus Package 0 0 0 0      
Comfort Lighting Package         0    
Rearview camera         0 0  
Blind spot warning system         0 0  
Proximity key         0 0  
Wood trim           0  
Advanced Technology Package             1,302
Prestige Package             5,488
235/35YR19             1,397
Cargo net             139
Rear side airbags             325
Options (change) 21,225 18,915 18,965 11,370 11,340 9,525 9,850
Options (change) 0 0 2,508 0 0 0 9,162
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 895
Total Price $81,875 $85,565 $96,215 $109,620 $128,890 $170,175 $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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,309
Model Year2017201720172017201720172015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/35-19
Total Price$81,875$85,565$96,215$109,620$128,890$170,175$51,845
Adjustments for Features-4,390-5,365-4,390-7,115-7,540-12,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,485$80,200$91,825$102,505$121,350$157,610$51,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,715$14,340$25,020$43,865$80,125$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2017201720172017201720172015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app $25     
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger      $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
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$300$300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Black grille (optional)      $0
Body kit   $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0    $0
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
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 
DVD-compatible player      $0
In-vehicle Internet $150    $150
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information $25     
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75$75
Chronometer     $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $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 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,690$11,665$10,690$13,415$13,840$18,865$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,390$5,365$4,390$7,115$7,540$12,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-66-162-68-61-780

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in103.8 in
Length191.1 in175.4 in
Width78.7 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,176 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested337564%
Total Not Requested190036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested250061%
Total Not Requested162539%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested207551%
Total Not Requested200049%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested202553%
Total Not Requested180047%

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 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%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested315090%
Total Not Requested35010%

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