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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: $35,660

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $30,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $25,340 $33,980
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 1,850 670 670 670 670 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats 530   530 530        
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110 110    
Aluminum trim 1,000 1,000 1,000          
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Wood trim           0    
Cold Weather Package             700 700
S Line Package             2,200  
Technology Package             1,500 1,250
Rear side airbags             350 350
Navigation system             1,950 1,950
Audio Package             1,350  
Satellite radio               350
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     410 410
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,001 1,001
Heated front seats 0   0 0        
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0          
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim           0    
Cold Weather Package             637 637
S Line Package             2,002  
Technology Package             1,365 1,138
Rear side airbags             319 319
Navigation system             1,774 1,775
Audio Package             1,229  
Satellite radio               319
Options (change) 4,990 4,040 3,810 2,810 1,060 1,060 9,600 6,150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,737 5,599
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 720 720
Total Price $66,640 $71,790 $82,260 $102,460 $120,210 $163,710 $35,660 $40,850

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,929
Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$66,640$71,790$82,260$102,460$120,210$163,710$35,660$40,850
Adjustments for Features-6,365-8,090-6,965-10,365-12,340-18,2150-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,275$63,700$75,295$92,095$107,870$145,495$35,660$37,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,425$15,020$31,820$47,595$85,220$0$2,040

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182018201820182018201820072007
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual      $150 
6-speed automated manual       $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD      $0 
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote app $25      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $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$0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential     $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking    $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0  
Body kit   $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275  
Larger rear spoiler   $200    
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0      
App support $0      
Apple CarPlay support $100      
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD changer, remote      $200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150      
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0      
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound $250  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200      
Traffic + travel information    $25$25  
Traffic information $25      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights     $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Chronometer     $100  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50  
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25  
Performance meter     $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat      $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat      $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
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  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,115$9,840$8,715$12,115$14,090$19,965$1,750$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$8,090$6,965$10,365$12,340$18,215$0$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-100-118-89-106-108-1170-2,921

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20182007
ModelCayenneA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in101.5 in
Length191.1 in168.7 in
Width78.7 in69.5 in
Height67.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,264 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

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested218099%
Total Not Requested251%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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