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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,737

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $47,513

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,105

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $41,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $85,000 $99,900 $146,900 $39,500
Base Invoice $76,500 $89,910 $132,210 $36,736
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,880 2,880 2,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830   575
Rear wiper 360 360 360  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090    
Cargo net 0 0 0 155
Aluminum trim 995 995 0  
Blind spot warning system 1,050 1,050 1,050  
Body kit 1,290 1,290 1,290  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 495 495 495  
Lane keeping assist 1,210 1,210 1,210  
Premium Plus Package       3,100
Prestige Package       8,600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,448 2,448 2,448  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706   536
Rear wiper 306 306 306  
Proximity key 927 927    
Cargo net 0 0 0 144
Aluminum trim 846 846 0  
Blind spot warning system 893 893 893  
Body kit 1,097 1,097 1,097  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 421 421 421  
Lane keeping assist 1,029 1,029 1,029  
Premium Plus Package       2,884
Prestige Package       7,998
Options (change) 10,200 10,200 7,285 12,430
Options (change) 8,673 8,673 6,194 11,562
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $96,250 $111,150 $155,235 $48,737
Total Invoice $86,223 $99,633 $139,454 $45,105

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,223
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,962
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS8S8S8S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10710, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$96,250$111,150$155,235$48,737
Adjustments for Features-1,290-2,990-7,1900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$94,960$108,160$148,045$48,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,200$53,085$0
Total Invoice$86,223$99,633$139,454$45,105
Adjustments for Features-1,156-2,680-6,4590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$85,067$96,953$132,995$45,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,886$47,928$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseSTurboA3 e-tron
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Headlight washers  $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$7,940$12,140$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,290$2,990$7,190$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,156-2,680-6,4590

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20172018
ModelPanameraA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.1 in103.5 in
Length198.8 in169.8 in
Width76.3 in70.3 in
Height56.0 in56.1 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft339.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/40HR18 tires400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested95061%
Total Not Requested60039%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
4G LTE connectivity0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100No
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150Yes
Total Requested444082%
Total Not Requested97518%

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