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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: $34,820

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $39,020

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212021202120062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseE-HybridSGTSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,500 $81,800 $85,100 $107,300 $127,800 $163,200 $24,740 $33,980
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420 420        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     450 450
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 670 670 670 670 670 1,100 1,100
Heated front seats 530 530 530 530        
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110 110    
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280    
Aluminum trim 1,000 1,000 1,000     1,000    
Cold Weather Package             700 700
Sport Package             1,800  
Convenience Package             675  
Navigation system             1,950 1,950
Sound Package             900  
Satellite radio             350 350
Rear side airbags             350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link             435 435
Xenon HID headlights             650 800
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 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 0        
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0     0    
Cold Weather Package             637 637
Sport Package             1,638  
Convenience Package             614  
Navigation system             1,787 1,775
Sound Package             819  
Satellite radio             319 319
Rear side airbags             319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link             396 396
Xenon HID headlights             592 728
Options (change) 4,990 3,810 3,810 2,810 1,060 2,060 9,360 6,135
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,532 5,585
Destination 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -5,335 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $73,840 $81,625 $90,260 $111,460 $130,210 $166,610 $34,820 $40,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,895
Model Year20212021202120212021202120062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseE-HybridSGTSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine335hp V6335hp V6 PiH434hp V6453hp V8541hp V8541hp V8 PiH200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/55-19255/55-19285/40-21285/40-21285/40-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$73,840$81,625$90,260$111,460$130,210$166,610$34,820$40,835
Adjustments for Features-6,365-6,965-6,965-10,365-12,340-12,3400-3,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,475$74,660$83,295$101,095$117,870$154,270$34,820$37,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,185$15,820$33,620$50,395$86,795$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20212021202120212021202120062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA3A3
TrimBaseE-HybridSGTSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid2.0T3.2 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   $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
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   $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 
Lockable center differential$150 $150$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack $0   $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0   $0  
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    
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    
Infotainment 
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  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Cornering lights   $50$50$50  
Headlight washers   $50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25  
LED headlights    $1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $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 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200$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$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    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,865$8,465$8,465$11,865$13,840$13,840$1,500$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,365$6,965$6,965$10,365$12,340$12,340$0$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-116340-104-126-128-1000-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A3

Model Year20212006
ModelCayenneA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.0 in101.5 in
Length193.7 in168.7 in
Width78.1 in69.5 in
Height66.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,583 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
27.2 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 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 E-Hybrid

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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested203099%
Total Not Requested251%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650124%
Total Not Requested-125-24%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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