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Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,807

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $18,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200 $37,900
Cargo Management System 390 390 390 390  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 575
Proximity key 800 800 800 800  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Heated front seats 530 530     500
Roof rails 390 390 390 390 500
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670 1,670 1,670  
Wood trim     0 0  
Cargo organizer         70
Cargo mat         155
iPod integration         350
Cargo Management System 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 536
Proximity key 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0     467
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 467
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim     0 0  
Cargo organizer         65
Cargo mat         144
iPod integration         325
Options (change) 5,980 5,980 5,450 5,450 2,150
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,004
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $54,830 $62,430 $75,400 $83,700 $36,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,080
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S7S7S7S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$54,830$62,430$75,400$83,700$36,807
Adjustments for Features-4,060-4,260-7,760-9,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,770$58,170$67,640$74,040$36,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,400$16,870$23,270$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSGTSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo area partition net$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Body color exterior trim   $0 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system   $600 
Off-road navigation system   $0 
Surround sound   $250 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights  $50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
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 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,360$7,560$11,060$12,960$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,060$4,260$7,760$9,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-78-72-108-1210

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20182016
ModelMacanA3 / S3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.5 in103.5 in
Length184.3 in169.8 in
Width75.7 in70.3 in
Height63.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested14078%
Total Not Requested4022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested14078%
Total Not Requested4022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested14078%
Total Not Requested4022%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Cargo Management System
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested14078%
Total Not Requested4022%

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