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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $66,300 $31,650 $34,650
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670 1,670    
Porsche Connect Plus 1,300 1,300    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640    
Blind spot warning system 690 690    
Metal pedals 535 535    
LED headlights 1,170 1,170    
Proximity key 790 790    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320    
Premium Package 1,780 1,370    
Rear spoiler     375 375
Cargo net     100 100
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0    
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0    
Metal pedals 0 0    
LED headlights 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0    
Premium Package 0 0    
Rear spoiler     300 300
Cargo net     80 80
Options (change) 15,260 14,850 475 475
Options (change) 0 0 380 380
Destination 1,050 1,050 850 850
Total Price $70,210 $82,200 $32,975 $35,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,804
Model Year2017201720182018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$70,210$82,200$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features00-1,805-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,210$82,200$31,170$34,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,990$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2017201720182018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanPassatPassat
TrimBaseS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote start  $150$150
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support  $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive, small$5$5  
Mirrorlink support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,595$4,595$6,400$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,805$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,729-1,873

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20172018
Model718 CaymanPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.4 in
Length172.4 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height51.0 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

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