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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: $35,645

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $54,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202020202020122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseE-HybridSGTSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $87,200 $103,800 $105,000 $129,300 $153,000 $187,700 $27,270 $30,250
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830 830     475 475
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 370 370 370 370 370 370    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Premium Plus Package             2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package             500 500
Convenience Package             1,275 1,275
Navigation system             2,000 2,000
iPod integration             -200 -200
Rear side airbags             350 350
Panoramic sunroof             1,100 1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706 706     443 443
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 314 314 314 314 314 314    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425 425    
Premium Plus Package             1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package             466 466
Convenience Package             1,186 1,186
Navigation system             1,860 1,860
iPod integration             -186 -186
Rear side airbags             325 325
Panoramic sunroof             1,023 1,023
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 870 870 7,500 7,500
Options (change) 1,445 1,445 1,445 1,445 739 739 6,977 6,977
Destination 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 1,350 875 875
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 0 -6,670 0 0
Total Price $90,250 $100,180 $108,050 $132,350 $155,220 $183,250 $35,645 $38,625

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,355
Model Year20202020202020202020202020122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseE-HybridSGTSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6453hp V8550hp V8550hp V8 PiH200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8S8M6S6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/40-20275/35-21225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$90,250$100,180$108,050$132,350$155,220$183,250$35,645$38,625
Adjustments for Features-5,655-8,930-7,355-12,380-12,105-17,5800-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,595$91,250$100,695$119,970$143,115$165,670$35,645$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,655$16,100$35,375$58,520$81,075$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year20202020202020202020202020122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA3A3
TrimBaseE-HybridSGTSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid2.0T2.0 TDI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual      $150 
6-speed automated manual       $1100
RWD$0       
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Proximity key    $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control $25   $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through      $100$100
Second-row low console$100$100$100 $100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)      $50$50
Climate Control 
Electric A/C (optional) $0   $0  
Electric heater (optional) $0   $0  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300  
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0   $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0   $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500    
Regenerative braking$0 $0 $0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0    
Bodyside moldings      $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   $0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 $400$400  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
iPod integration      $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$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  
Chronometer $100 $100 $100  
Compass      $0$0
Cornering lights    $50$50  
Fog lights      $125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting      $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Performance meter $150 $150 $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150  
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim      $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  
Heated second row seats    $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$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  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100  
Power tilt 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  
Wood trim    $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000 $1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 $200 $200  
Transmission 
Launch control $100 $100 $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$7,605$10,880$9,305$14,330$14,055$19,530$1,950$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,655$8,930$7,355$12,380$12,105$17,580$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-175345-190-261-1634390-978

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A3

Model Year20202012
ModelPanameraA3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.1 in101.5 in
Length198.8 in168.7 in
Width76.3 in69.5 in
Height56.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight4,080 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft354.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%

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