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Porsche Macan vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,650

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $21,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMacanA4 / S4
TrimTurboS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,300 $47,300
Rear air vents with manual controls 510  
Comfort Lighting Package 325  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,600  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 475
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950  
Compass 380  
Carbon fiber trim 940 500
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Premium Package Plus 4,660  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Rear side airbags   350
7-speed automated manual   1,400
Rear air vents with manual controls 0  
Comfort Lighting Package 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0  
Compass 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Premium Package Plus 0  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Rear side airbags   325
7-speed automated manual   1,302
Options (change) 12,080 15,475
Options (change) 0 14,395
Destination 995 875
Total Price $85,375 $63,650

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $58,329
Model Year20152012
ModelMacanA4 / S4
TrimTurboS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)545, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/35-19
Total Price$85,375$63,650
Adjustments for Features-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$79,920$63,650

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20152012
ModelMacanA4 / S4
TrimTurboS4 3.0T
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body color exterior trim$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25 
Boost gauge$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$12,380$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-640

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20152012
ModelMacanA4 / S4
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in110.6 in
Length184.3 in185.2 in
Width76.1 in71.9 in
Height63.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
17.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120037%
Total Not Requested205063%

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%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested209074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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