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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $54,240

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011201220122012
Model911911911911911911911PassatPassatPassat
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Comfort Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750            
PCM 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710          
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Power front seats         1,550          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         420          
Heated front seats         525 525 525      
Rear spoiler               375 375 375
Comfort Package 0 0 0 0            
PCM 0 0 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0          
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Power front seats         0          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         0          
Heated front seats         0 0 0      
Rear spoiler               300 300 300
Options (change) 6,530 6,530 6,530 6,530 7,025 1,870 1,870 375 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300 300 300
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 770 770 770
Total Price $85,280 $97,980 $99,580 $112,280 $111,075 $138,320 $163,520 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $54,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,599
Model Year2011201120112011201120112011201220122012
Model911911911911911911911PassatPassatPassat
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9385, 13385, 13400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$85,280$97,980$99,580$112,280$111,075$138,320$163,520$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-500-7,100-2,800-1,000-3,625-10,525-270-270-370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,280$97,480$92,480$109,480$110,075$134,695$152,995$30,770$33,070$33,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,200$7,200$24,200$24,795$49,415$67,715$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112011201120112011201220122012
Model911911911911911911911PassatPassatPassat
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150    
7-speed automated manual      $1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100  
6-speed automated manual        $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  $0     
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700   
FWD       $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows       $200$200$200
Proximity key       $250$250$250
Remote start       $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Wind blocker  $300       
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500       
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000   
Side curtain airbags       $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire       $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder       $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through       $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control       $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers       $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500   
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300 $300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500     
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0     
Bodyside moldings       $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200      
Power convertible top  $4000       
Rear spoiler       $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400     
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming       $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash      $325   
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player       $0$0$0
HD radio       $50$50$50
iPod integration       $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot       $25$25$25
Surround sound     $250$250   
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock       $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge     $75$75   
Chronometer      $100   
Cornering lights       $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights      $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200   
Transmission 
Launch control      $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,105$4,605$11,205$6,905$5,105$7,730$14,630$4,375$4,375$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$7,100$2,800$1,000$3,625$10,525$270$270$370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-68-24-9-25-61-259-259-355

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
Model911Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase92.5 in110.4 in
Length175.6 in191.6 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height51.6 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested640100%
Total Not Requested00%

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