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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: $36,165

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $43,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $27,270 $30,250
Auto-dimming mirrors 420            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     475 475
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750    
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360    
Heated front seats 525            
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400    
Premium Plus Package           2,000 2,000
Convenience Package           1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package           500 500
Panoramic sunroof           1,100 1,100
Navigation system           2,000 2,000
Aluminum roof rails           500 500
Rear side airbags           350 350
iPod integration           -200 -200
Auto-dimming mirrors 0            
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     443 443
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306    
Heated front seats 0            
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340    
Premium Plus Package           1,860 1,860
Convenience Package           1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package           466 466
Panoramic sunroof           1,023 1,023
Navigation system           1,860 1,860
Aluminum roof rails           466 466
Rear side airbags           325 325
iPod integration           -186 -186
Options (change) 3,245 2,300 1,940 1,510 1,510 8,000 8,000
Options (change) 646 646 340 646 646 7,443 7,443
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 895 895
Total Price $79,420 $93,575 $97,915 $139,185 $175,685 $36,165 $39,145

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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 Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,451
Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$79,420$93,575$97,915$139,185$175,685$36,165$39,145
Adjustments for Features-3,115-3,865-4,990-10,015-11,9650-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,305$89,710$92,925$129,170$163,720$36,165$38,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,405$16,620$52,865$87,415$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year2012201220122012201220132013
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
6-speed manual     $150 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
FWD     $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key   $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails     $250$250
Cargo net     $40$40
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300  
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)     $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside moldings     $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration     $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
SD Card slot     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Performance meter    $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200  
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,705$6,455$7,580$12,605$14,555$2,590$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,115$3,865$4,990$10,015$11,965$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-64-67-67-117-1100-978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122013
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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