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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: $36,582

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $47,173

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,850 $91,350 $96,150 $109,900 $138,650 $175,300 $37,900
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     575
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360 360  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
HD radio 370 370 370 370 370 370  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Rearview camera 1,255 1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655  
Heated front seats 525           500
Roof rack 400 400 400 400 400 400  
iPod integration             350
Roof rails             500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     536
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306 306  
Proximity key 927 927 927 927      
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0    
HD radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0           467
Roof rack 340 340 340 340 340 340  
iPod integration             325
Roof rails             467
Options (change) 6,930 6,405 6,045 6,405 3,925 2,535 1,925
Options (change) 1,573 1,573 1,267 1,573 646 646 1,795
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $83,755 $98,730 $103,170 $117,280 $143,550 $178,810 $36,582

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,068
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,276
Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H430hp V8500hp V8550hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7S7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/45-19205/55-16
Total Price$83,755$98,730$103,170$117,280$143,550$178,810$36,582
Adjustments for Features-2,105-2,855-3,980-9,680-8,605-10,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,650$95,875$99,190$107,600$134,945$168,280$36,582
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,225$17,540$25,950$53,295$86,630$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2013201320132013201320132016
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300    
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app      $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$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
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist      $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Roof rack$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails      $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger      $0
9 kWh battery pack      $0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler      $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large      $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound    $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Chronometer   $100 $100 
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   $25
Performance meter   $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300   
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
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$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
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$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim    $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 $200$200
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0    
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,805$6,555$7,680$13,380$12,305$14,230$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,105$2,855$3,980$9,680$8,605$10,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-64-74-86-210-97-950

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20132016
ModelPanameraA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in103.5 in
Length195.6 in169.8 in
Width76.0 in70.3 in
Height55.8 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft339.5 ft3

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