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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: $42,285

Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant   
Difference: $30,650

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo SA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $78,700 $81,600 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600 $31,340 $36,390 $47,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790 790     450 450 450
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 640 640 640 640 640 640 365 365 500 500 500
Heated second row seats 525 525 525 525 525 525          
Ski sack 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110      
Compass 270 270 270 270 270 270 270 270      
Carbon fiber trim 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 2,335 1,340 1,340       300
Roof rack 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475 1,475      
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450      
Premium Package 5,690               1,850 1,050 2,900
14-way power front seats   1,890 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500          
Front buckets   0     0            
Sunroof   1,190             1,400 1,000  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     960 960              
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420   420          
Heated front seats     525 525   525          
Wood trim               0 400    
Cold Weather Package                 400 400 400
Technology Package                 1,275 1,275  
Headlight washers                 150 150  
Tire-pressure monitor                 250 250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)                 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear                 350 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link                 500 500 500
Navigation system                 1,950 1,950 1,950
Sunshades, second row                 150 150 150
Rear side airbags                 350 350 350
Bose 215W 10 speakers                     1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0     410 410 410
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 455 455 455
Heated second row seats 0 0 0 0 0 0          
Ski sack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0 0 0       273
Roof rack 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package 0               1,684 956 2,639
14-way power front seats   0 0 0 0 0          
Front buckets   0     0            
Sunroof   0             1,274 910  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     0 0              
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0   0          
Heated front seats     0 0   0          
Wood trim               0 364    
Cold Weather Package                 364 364 364
Technology Package                 1,160 1,160  
Headlight washers                 137 137  
Tire-pressure monitor                 228 228 228
Sport suspension (upgrade)                 228 228  
Obstacle detection, rear                 319 319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link                 455 455 455
Navigation system                 1,775 1,775 1,775
Sunshades, second row                 137 137 137
Rear side airbags                 319 319 319
Bose 215W 10 speakers                     910
Options (change) 12,285 9,675 10,000 10,000 8,095 8,045 4,010 2,670 10,225 8,625 9,100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,309 7,853 8,284
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 720 720 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -5,335 -5,335 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $72,935 $76,325 $87,250 $84,415 $85,410 $106,295 $121,560 $163,320 $42,285 $45,735 $58,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,117
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo SA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8200hp I4255hp V6340hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10665, 14665, 14150, 10150, 10215, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/45-17235/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$72,935$76,325$87,250$84,415$85,410$106,295$121,560$163,320$42,285$45,735$58,920
Adjustments for Features-5,425-6,000-4,925-4,925-5,975-8,075-9,075-14,85000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,510$70,325$82,325$79,490$79,435$98,220$112,485$148,470$42,285$45,735$58,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,815$14,815$11,980$11,925$30,710$44,975$80,960$0$3,450$16,535

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172017200620062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo SA4 2.0T AvantA4 3.2 AvantS4 Avant
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual        $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app $25 $25$25      
Sunshades, second row        $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225$225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual        $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats        $0$0 
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Rearview camera$200          
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Aluminum roof rails        $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net        $40$40$40
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential       $300   
Lockable center differential$150$150$150  $150$150$150   
Lockable rear differential       $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$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500     
Regenerative braking      $0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  $0$0 $0   
Body kit     $0     
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings        $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$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  $75$75 $75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0  $0      
App support $0  $0      
Apple CarPlay support $100  $100      
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
CD changer, remote        $200$200$200
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125$125   
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
In-vehicle Internet $150  $150      
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  $0      
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  $200
Surround sound $250  $250 $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200  $200      
Traffic + travel information      $25$25   
Traffic information $25  $25      
Wi-Fi hotspot $50  $50      
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights       $200   
Boost gauge     $75$75$75   
Chronometer       $100   
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25      
LED headlights      $1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Performance meter       $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors        $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300$300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300$300   
Carbon fiber trim$200$200$200$200$200$200$200   $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300          
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  $200      
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat          $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim       $300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500   
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$200$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)          $0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$9,090$9,665$8,590$8,590$9,640$11,740$12,740$18,515$3,665$3,665$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,425$6,000$4,925$4,925$5,975$8,075$9,075$14,850$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-78-83-59250300-80-78-9500-92

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172006
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.6 in
Width78.7 in69.8 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,672 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft359.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 length adjuster, driver seat100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested30038%
Total Not Requested50062%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T Avant

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 3.2 Avant

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
235/45HR17 tires400No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 Avant

Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested2125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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