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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $62,750

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $30,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA4 / S4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $47,300
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,100
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     475
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 1,990 995 995 500
Premium Package Plus 5,650          
14-way power front seats   1,705        
Sunshade, rear, power   340   340 340 500
Rearview camera   1,255   655 655  
Sunshades, second row, power   450   450 450  
Comfort Plus Package     3,170      
Satellite radio       750 750  
Audi Drive Select Package           3,950
Prestige Package           6,700
Rear side airbags           350
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0 1,954
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     443
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 846 0 466
Premium Package Plus 0          
14-way power front seats   0        
Sunshade, rear, power   0   0 0 466
Rearview camera   0   0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power   0   0 0  
Comfort Plus Package     0      
Satellite radio       0 0  
Audi Drive Select Package           3,673
Prestige Package           6,232
Rear side airbags           325
Options (change) 16,885 14,565 13,985 8,145 8,145 14,575
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 1,433 1,352 506 13,559
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 875
Total Price $93,060 $105,840 $109,960 $145,820 $182,320 $62,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $56,822
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA4 / S4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8333hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14585, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/35-19
Total Price$93,060$105,840$109,960$145,820$182,320$62,750
Adjustments for Features-3000-1,600-4,350-6,300-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$92,760$105,840$108,360$141,470$176,020$62,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,080$15,600$48,710$83,260$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraA4 / S4
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SS4 3.0T
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 $100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper  $175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
iPod integration     $100
SD Card slot     $25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200$200 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Active steering     $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,165$5,765$8,515$10,465$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$1,600$4,350$6,300$185
Value of Feature Adjustments-80-35-69-51-172

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122012
ModelPanameraA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in110.6 in
Length195.6 in185.2 in
Width76.0 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,591 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested147554%
Total Not Requested125046%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested20030%
Total Not Requested47570%
Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Comfort Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested62535%
Total Not Requested115065%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested70032%
Total Not Requested150068%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested204072%
Total Not Requested80028%

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