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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,490

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $43,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseSTurbo2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $74,400 $89,800 $135,300 $25,930 $34,915
Auto-dimming mirrors 420        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 760 760   450 450
Rear wiper 360 360 360    
Heated front seats 525        
Ski sack 405 405 405    
Satellite radio 750 750 750    
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450    
S Line Package       2,500  
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Convenience Package       350  
Sunshades, second row       150 150
iPod integration       0 0
Rear side airbags       350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link       435 435
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Navigation system       1,950 1,950
Panoramic sunroof       1,100 1,100
Auto-dimming mirrors 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   418 418
Rear wiper 306 306 306    
Heated front seats 0        
Ski sack 344 344 344    
Satellite radio 0 0 638    
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0    
S Line Package       2,326  
Cold Weather Package       650 650
Convenience Package       325  
Sunshades, second row       139 139
iPod integration       0 0
Rear side airbags       325 325
Bluetooth cell phone link       405 405
Xenon HID headlights       745 745
Navigation system       1,813 1,813
Panoramic sunroof       1,023 1,023
Options (change) 3,670 2,725 1,965 8,785 5,935
Options (change) 650 650 1,288 8,169 5,518
Destination 950 950 950 775 775
Total Price $79,020 $93,475 $138,215 $35,490 $41,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,532
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseSTurbo2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11585, 14140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$79,020$93,475$138,215$35,490$41,625
Adjustments for Features-3,515-4,265-10,4150-2,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,505$89,210$127,800$35,490$38,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,705$52,295$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseSTurbo2.0T3.2 S line
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key  $250  
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Cargo net   $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking $0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50  
Headlight washers $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,180$6,930$13,080$2,665$5,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,515$4,265$10,415$0$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments-71-73-1690-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
ModelPanameraA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in101.5 in
Length195.6 in168.7 in
Width76.0 in69.5 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

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 buckets100No
Special exterior trim0No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Total Requested218082%
Total Not Requested47518%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested290100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested375100%
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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