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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: $58,725

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $9,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $48,400
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790   550
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Compass 420 420 420 420  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 2,335 2,335 1,340 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990       1,000
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 10,160        
Light Comfort Package   250 250 250  
Premium Package   7,790 7,790    
Rearview camera   655 655 655  
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850  
Prestige Package         5,900
Rear side airbags         350
Active rear differential         1,100
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0   511
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Compass 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 466
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0       930
Traffic information 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0        
Light Comfort Package   0 0 0  
Premium Package   0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0  
Prestige Package         5,488
Rear side airbags         325
Active rear differential         1,024
Options (change) 19,275 17,015 15,525 7,440 9,400
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 8,744
Destination 975 975 975 975 925
Total Price $68,450 $82,990 $85,500 $115,515 $58,725

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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 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,692
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19245/40-18
Total Price$68,450$82,990$85,500$115,515$58,725
Adjustments for Features-3,140-3,815-3,065-7,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,310$79,175$82,435$108,450$58,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,865$17,125$43,140$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Heated second row seats$200  $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,040$7,715$6,965$10,965$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,140$3,815$3,065$7,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-97-97-76-1300

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,399 lb.3,510 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested404068%
Total Not Requested187532%

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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

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
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested181574%
Total Not Requested65026%

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