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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: $36,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,300 $47,300
14-way power front seats 1,510  
Comfort Lighting Package 330  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 475
Rear air vents with automatic controls 990  
Compass 280  
Heated front seats 530  
Proximity key 890  
Carbon fiber trim 2,340 500
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,000  
Rearview camera 660  
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Prestige Package   6,700
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Rear side airbags   350
14-way power front seats 0  
Comfort Lighting Package 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0  
Compass 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Proximity key 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Prestige Package   6,232
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Rear side airbags   325
Options (change) 14,560 15,475
Options (change) 0 14,395
Destination 1,350 875
Total Price $100,210 $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: $33,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,948
Model Year20202012
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
TrimSS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine434hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-19255/35-19
Total Price$100,210$63,650
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,420$63,650

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20202012
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor$35 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
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
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$9,015$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20202012
ModelCayenneA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in110.6 in
Length193.7 in185.2 in
Width78.1 in71.9 in
Height66.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,740 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
27.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.0 ft312.4 ft3

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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%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested146552%
Total Not Requested137548%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%

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