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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: $19,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $48,400
Premium Plus Package 9,100            
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800     550
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990 990 990 990 990 990  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Carbon fiber trim 2,340 2,340 2,340 1,340 1,340   500
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000 2,000 2,000       1,000
Premium Package   3,390 4,100 2,920      
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890  
Comfort Lighting Package         330 330  
Rearview camera         660 660  
Wood trim           0  
Prestige Package             5,900
Rear side airbags             350
Active rear differential             1,100
Premium Plus Package 0            
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     511
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 0 0   466
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0       930
Premium Package   0 0 0      
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0  
Comfort Lighting Package         0 0  
Rearview camera         0 0  
Wood trim           0  
Prestige Package             5,488
Rear side airbags             325
Active rear differential             1,024
Options (change) 17,010 12,190 12,900 8,720 5,990 3,150 9,400
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,744
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 925
Total Price $78,660 $79,940 $91,350 $108,370 $125,140 $165,800 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53,720
Model Year2018201820182018201820182015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21245/40-18
Total Price$78,660$79,940$91,350$108,370$125,140$165,800$58,725
Adjustments for Features-6,090-5,740-4,765-7,990-9,040-14,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,570$74,200$86,585$100,380$116,100$151,685$58,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$14,015$27,810$43,530$79,115$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year2018201820182018201820182015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneA4 / S4
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app $25     
Sunshades, second row, power$225      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Blind spot warning system$200     $200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
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$150 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
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 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet $150    $150
iPod integration      $100
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information $25     
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    $200 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000   $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights $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
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0  $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$10,565$10,215$9,240$12,465$13,515$18,590$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,090$5,740$4,765$7,990$9,040$14,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-81-75-55-77-76-890

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20182015
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length191.1 in185.1 in
Width78.7 in71.9 in
Height67.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested315060%
Total Not Requested212540%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175069%
Total Not Requested80031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested135061%
Total Not Requested85039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive15Yes
Total Requested211586%
Total Not Requested35014%

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