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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: $38,470

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $45,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620092009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $26,920 $35,875
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790     475 475
Rear wiper 360 360 360   360 360 360    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990             1,150 1,150
Aluminum trim 995 995 995 995   0 0    
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650    
S Line Package               2,000  
Cold Weather Package               500 500
Convenience Package               1,800  
Navigation system               1,950 1,950
Rear side airbags               350 350
Sport Package               1,400 1,400
Panoramic sunroof               1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0     441 441
Rear wiper 0 0 0   0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0             1,069 1,069
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0   0 0    
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
S Line Package               1,860  
Cold Weather Package               466 466
Convenience Package               1,675  
Navigation system               1,813 1,813
Rear side airbags               325 325
Sport Package               1,303 1,303
Panoramic sunroof               1,023 1,023
Options (change) 4,785 2,795 2,795 2,435 1,800 1,010 1,010 10,725 6,925
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,975 6,440
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $83,880 $83,790 $96,990 $94,778 $116,195 $143,305 $182,305 $38,470 $43,625

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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 E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,392
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620092009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$83,880$83,790$96,990$94,778$116,195$143,305$182,305$38,470$43,625
Adjustments for Features-3,640-5,190-3,890-5,040-10,815-10,090-15,5150-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,240$78,600$93,100$89,738$105,380$133,215$166,790$38,470$40,975
Cost Above Minimum$1,640$0$14,500$11,138$26,780$54,615$88,190$0$2,505

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620092009
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T3.2
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300     
6-speed manual       $150 
6-speed automated manual        $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0     
AWD    $1700$1700$1700 $1700
FWD       $0 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key     $250$250  
Remote app   $25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  $350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0$0
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200       
Rollover sensor$50$50$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$50$50  
Cargo net       $40$40
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)       $50$50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$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     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0       
Body kit      $0  
Body kit (gray/black)    $0    
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0  
Panoramic sunroof       $1200$1200
Rear spoiler       $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot       $25$25
Surround sound $250   $250$250  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer    $100 $100  
Compass       $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50  
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
LED headlights     $1000$1000  
Performance meter    $150 $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300    
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300    
Carbon fiber trim    $200    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated second row seats $200   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$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$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat $150  $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100    
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  $100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0$0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0     
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$6,580$8,130$6,830$7,980$13,755$13,030$18,455$2,940$5,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$5,190$3,890$5,040$10,815$10,090$15,515$0$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-43-62-40200-93-70-850-2,468

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year20162009
ModelPanameraA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in101.5 in
Length197.0 in168.7 in
Width76.0 in69.5 in
Height55.8 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,124 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
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
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
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested123098%
Total Not Requested252%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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