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

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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,695

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $41,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $136,700 $173,200 $41,100
Auto-dimming mirrors 420        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,480 1,480      
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790     550
Heated front seats 525        
Rearview camera 1,255 1,255 655 655  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Aluminum trim 995 995 0 0  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090      
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990        
14-way power front seats   1,705      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,950      
Advanced Technology Package         1,400
Prestige Package         5,900
235/35YR19         1,500
Rear side airbags         350
Auto-dimming mirrors 0        
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0  
Bose Audio Package 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0     511
Heated front seats 0        
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506  
Aluminum trim 0 846 0 0  
Proximity key 927 927      
Body kit 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0        
14-way power front seats   0      
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0      
Advanced Technology Package         1,302
Prestige Package         5,488
235/35YR19         1,397
Rear side airbags         325
Options (change) 16,610 18,330 6,730 5,340 9,700
Options (change) 1,433 2,279 506 506 9,023
Destination 975 975 975 975 895
Total Price $92,785 $109,605 $144,405 $179,515 $51,695

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,276
Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8500hp V8550hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19235/35-19
Total Price$92,785$109,605$144,405$179,515$51,695
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-4,700-6,650-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,785$108,205$139,705$172,865$49,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,420$46,920$80,080$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122012201220122015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500 $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
HD radio    $50
In-vehicle Internet    $150
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
SD Card slot    $25
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge    $75
Chronometer$100$100 $100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000
Performance meter$150$150 $150 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,480$7,880$11,180$13,130$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$4,700$6,650$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42-48-55-2,440

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelPanameraA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in103.8 in
Length195.6 in175.4 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested22575%
Total Not Requested7525%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested222564%
Total Not Requested127536%

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