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Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $22,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,400 $47,300
Light Comfort Package 250  
Premium Package 7,790  
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,100
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 475
Satellite radio 750  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020  
Compass 420  
Proximity key 1,090  
Carbon fiber trim 2,335 500
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Rearview camera 655  
Blind spot warning system 850  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Rear side airbags   350
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Light Comfort Package 0  
Premium Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control 0 1,954
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Satellite radio 638  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Compass 0  
Proximity key 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Traffic information 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Rear side airbags   325
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 20,525 15,475
Options (change) 1,144 14,395
Destination 975 875
Total Price $85,900 $63,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,206
Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/35-19
Total Price$85,900$63,650
Adjustments for Features-2,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$83,285$63,650

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$7,915$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-650

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112012
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length190.8 in185.2 in
Width76.3 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,553 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested284070%
Total Not Requested120030%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested179063%
Total Not Requested105037%

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