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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: $51,845

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $45,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,281

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $39,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSTurboS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $41,100
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $38,224
Premium Package 3,860 3,860    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880 2,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   550
Cargo net 0 0 0 150
Aluminum trim 995 995 0  
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Lane keeping assist 1,210 1,210 1,210  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 495 495 495  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   3,490 3,490  
Blind spot warning system     1,050  
Advanced Technology Package       1,400
Prestige Package       5,900
235/35YR19       1,500
Rear side airbags       350
Premium Package 3,281 3,281    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,448 2,448 2,448  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   511
Cargo net 0 0 0 139
Aluminum trim 846 846 0  
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097  
Lane keeping assist 1,029 1,029 1,029  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 421 421 421  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,967 2,967  
Blind spot warning system     893  
Advanced Technology Package       1,302
Prestige Package       5,488
235/35YR19       1,397
Rear side airbags       325
Options (change) 11,560 15,050 10,415 9,850
Options (change) 9,828 12,795 8,855 9,162
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 895
Total Price $97,610 $116,000 $158,365 $51,845
Total Invoice $87,378 $103,755 $142,115 $48,281

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 S3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,093
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSTurboS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionS8S8S8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 14710, 14710, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20235/35-19
Total Price$97,610$116,000$158,365$51,845
Adjustments for Features-5-2,205-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$97,605$113,795$153,060$51,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,190$55,455$0
Total Invoice$87,378$103,755$142,115$48,281
Adjustments for Features-4-1,972-4,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$87,374$101,783$137,354$48,281
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,409$49,980$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3
TrimBaseSTurboS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$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 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Corner notification$0$0$0 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500$500
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Metal pedals   $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,680$8,880$11,980$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5$2,205$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4-1,972-4,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20172015
ModelPanameraA3 / S3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.1 in103.8 in
Length198.8 in175.4 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height56.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bose, 710W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

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 system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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 Internet150Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
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 recognition200Yes
Total Requested312589%
Total Not Requested37511%

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