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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: $59,550

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $33,160

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122016
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 $49,200
Bose Audio Package 1,990 1,990 1,990      
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790     575
Rear air vents with automatic controls 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Carbon fiber trim 1,990 1,990 1,990 995 995 500
Premium Package Plus 5,650          
14-way power front seats   1,705 1,705      
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 655 655  
Prestige Package           5,900
Rear side airbags           350
Adaptive dampers - electrical           1,000
Active rear differential           1,100
Bose Audio Package 0 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0     536
Rear air vents with automatic controls 0 0 0 0 0  
Body kit 0 0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Carbon fiber trim 0 0 0 846 0 466
Premium Package Plus 0          
14-way power front seats   0 0      
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0  
Prestige Package           5,488
Rear side airbags           325
Adaptive dampers - electrical           930
Active rear differential           1,024
Options (change) 16,535 13,425 13,425 6,255 4,865 9,425
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 1,433 1,352 506 8,769
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 925
Total Price $92,710 $104,700 $109,400 $143,930 $179,040 $59,550

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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: $31,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,025
Model Year201220122012201220122016
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)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19245/40-18
Total Price$92,710$104,700$109,400$143,930$179,040$59,550
Adjustments for Features-1,190-440-1,740-4,790-6,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$91,520$104,260$107,660$139,140$172,300$59,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,740$16,140$47,620$80,780$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year201220122012201220122016
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     
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear, power$225     
Sunshades, second row, power$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 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player     $0
HD radio     $50
In-vehicle Internet     $150
iPod integration     $100
SD Card slot     $25
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot     $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
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 
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 
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$4,665$3,915$5,215$8,265$10,215$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$440$1,740$4,790$6,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-31-10-38-77-560

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20122016
ModelPanameraA4 / S4
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in110.6 in
Length195.6 in185.1 in
Width76.0 in71.9 in
Height55.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,510 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

Bose Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 585W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
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 lights50Yes
Total Requested130048%
Total Not Requested142552%

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

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
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested181563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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