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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: $58,570

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $24,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112013
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,400 $47,600
Light Comfort Package 250  
Premium Package 7,790  
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
Rearview camera 655  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Blind spot warning system 850  
Traffic information 0  
Active rear differential   1,250
Prestige Package   6,250
Rear side airbags   350
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,250
6-speed manual   0
Light Comfort Package 0  
Premium Package 0  
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
Rearview camera 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Traffic information 0  
Active rear differential   1,163
Prestige Package   5,813
Rear side airbags   325
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,163
6-speed manual   0
Options (change) 18,035 10,075
Options (change) 1,144 9,373
Destination 975 895
Total Price $83,410 $58,570

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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: $20,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,534
Model Year20112013
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/40-18
Total Price$83,410$58,570
Adjustments for Features-4,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$78,820$58,570

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112013
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,990$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20112013
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length190.8 in185.1 in
Width76.3 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,553 lb.3,847 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
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
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested289072%
Total Not Requested115028%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20029%
Total Not Requested50071%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250No
Cornering lights50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Total Requested181558%
Total Not Requested130042%

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