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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: $46,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseEditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $41,100
Sport Chrono Package Plus 1,330 1,330 1,330        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790     550
Metal pedals 625 625 625 625 625 625  
Lane departure warning 630 630 630 630 630 630  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850 850  
Wi-Fi hotspot 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365 1,365  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595  
Aluminum trim 995 995 995   0 0  
LED headlights 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130      
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 3,350 3,350 3,350   3,350 3,350  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990            
Premium Package 2,770   2,230        
Rearview camera       655 655 655  
Advanced Technology Package             1,400
Prestige Package             5,900
235/35YR19             1,500
Rear side airbags             350
Sport Chrono Package Plus 0 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0     511
Metal pedals 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wi-Fi hotspot 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0   0 0  
LED headlights 0 0 0 0      
Body kit 0 0 0 0 0    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0 0   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0            
Premium Package 0   0        
Rearview camera       0 0 0  
Advanced Technology Package             1,302
Prestige Package             5,488
235/35YR19             1,397
Rear side airbags             325
Options (change) 21,500 16,740 18,970 11,720 12,150 10,760 9,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 9,023
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 895
Total Price $100,595 $97,735 $113,165 $126,115 $154,445 $192,055 $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: $45,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,014
Model Year2016201620162016201620162015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseEditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7S7S7S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$100,595$97,735$113,165$126,115$154,445$192,055$51,695
Adjustments for Features0-2500-5,050-4,125-9,550-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,595$97,485$113,165$121,065$150,320$182,505$51,500
Cost Above Minimum$3,110$0$15,680$23,580$52,835$85,020$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2016201620162016201620162015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseEditionSGTSTurboTurbo SS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
6-speed automated manual      $1100
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based      $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$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$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
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 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Black grille (optional)      $0
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 
4G LTE connectivity      $0
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
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 
DVD-compatible player      $0
Handwriting recognition      $200
In-vehicle Internet      $150
iPod integration      $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information      $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge      $75
Chronometer$100$100$100$100 $100 
Compass      $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter$150$150$150$150 $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 $100$100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300   
Carbon fiber trim   $200   
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$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$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,405$6,655$6,405$11,455$10,530$15,955$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$0$5,050$4,125$9,550$195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-30-40-27-49-182

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162015
ModelPanameraA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in103.8 in
Length197.0 in175.4 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height55.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested45034%
Total Not Requested87566%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Edition

Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested40037%
Total Not Requested67563%
Sport Chrono Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer75No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Performance meter150No
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30057%
Total Not Requested22543%

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 system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested277579%
Total Not Requested72521%

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