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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: $38,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $65,700 $79,900 $82,900 $124,600 $37,900
Comfort Lighting Package 330 330 330 330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800   575
Proximity key 890 890 890 890  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500   1,500 1,500  
Rearview camera 1,750 660 660 660  
Heated front seats 530 530 530   500
Roof rails 830 830 830 830 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 670 670 670  
Cargo net         150
Metal pedals         195
iPod integration         350
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   536
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0   0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0   467
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 467
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Cargo net         139
Metal pedals         181
iPod integration         325
Options (change) 8,480 4,710 6,210 4,880 2,270
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,115
Destination 1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250 925
Gas Tax 0 -5,335 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $75,430 $80,525 $90,360 $130,730 $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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,944
Model Year20192019201920192016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V6335hp V6 PiH434hp V6541hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT8T8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10665, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/55-19255/55-19285/40-21205/55-16
Total Price$75,430$80,525$90,360$130,730$36,927
Adjustments for Features-5,640-5,140-5,840-12,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,790$75,385$84,520$118,390$36,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,595$14,730$48,600$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20192019201920192016
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3 / S3
TrimBaseE-HybridSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app $25  $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300 
Lockable center differential$150 $150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 $150$150 
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack $0   
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Regenerative braking   $0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Traffic + travel information   $25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150 
Boost gauge   $75 
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25
LED headlights   $1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,240$8,740$9,440$15,940$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,640$5,140$5,840$12,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-93261-81-1180

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20192016
ModelCayenneA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in103.5 in
Length193.7 in169.8 in
Width78.1 in70.3 in
Height66.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,378 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
27.2 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

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

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