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Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $26,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelMacanMacanA3A3
TrimSTurbo2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $73,900 $25,930 $34,915
Infotainment Package 2,990      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630 450 450
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950    
Sunshades, second row 250 250 150 150
Heated front seats 525      
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670 1,100 1,100
Ski sack 110 110    
Compass 380 380    
Wood trim   0    
S Line Package     2,500  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Navigation system     1,950 1,950
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Bluetooth cell phone link     435 435
Rear side airbags     350 350
iPod integration     0 0
Infotainment Package 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 418 418
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0    
Sunshades, second row 0 0 139 139
Heated front seats 0      
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 1,023 1,023
Ski sack 0 0    
Compass 0 0    
Wood trim   0    
S Line Package     2,326  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Navigation system     1,813 1,813
Xenon HID headlights     745 745
Bluetooth cell phone link     405 405
Rear side airbags     325 325
iPod integration     0 0
Options (change) 7,925 4,410 8,785 5,935
Options (change) 0 0 8,169 5,518
Destination 995 995 775 775
Total Price $61,520 $79,305 $35,490 $41,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,196
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelMacanMacanA3A3
TrimSTurbo2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine340hp V6400hp V6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7S7M6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$61,520$79,305$35,490$41,625
Adjustments for Features-5,725-10,5250-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,795$68,780$35,490$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,985$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelMacanMacanA3A3
TrimSTurbo2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700 $1700
FWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body color exterior trim $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Cornering lights $50  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,915$11,715$1,190$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,725$10,525$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-93-1320-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162008
ModelMacanA3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in101.5 in
Length184.3 in168.7 in
Width76.1 in69.5 in
Height63.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80090%
Total Not Requested9010%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested220083%
Total Not Requested45517%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%

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