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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: $63,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201220122012
Model911911911911911PassatPassatPassat
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Premium Package Plus 4,650 4,650 4,470          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710          
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 165 0 0      
HD radio 370 370 370          
Satellite radio 750 750 750          
Sunroof 1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595      
Interior ambient lighting       510 510      
Wood trim         0      
Rear spoiler           375 375 375
Premium Package Plus 0 0 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0          
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0      
HD radio 0 0 0          
Satellite radio 0 0 0          
Sunroof 0 0 0   0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0      
Interior ambient lighting       0 0      
Wood trim         0      
Rear spoiler           300 300 300
Options (change) 9,680 9,680 9,050 1,105 3,095 375 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 770 770 770
Total Price $94,975 $109,575 $124,245 $153,200 $186,790 $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 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,829
Model Year20162016201620162016201220122012
Model911911911911911PassatPassatPassat
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM7M7M7S7S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9235, 9445, 12445, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$94,975$109,575$124,245$153,200$186,790$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-1,580-2,480-4,230-8,605-15,70500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,395$107,095$120,015$144,595$171,085$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,700$26,620$51,200$77,690$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620162016201220122012
Model911911911911911PassatPassatPassat
TrimCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300     
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100  
6-speed automated manual      $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0     
AWD   $1700$1700   
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  $250$250$250
Remote start     $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front    $150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250   
Temporary spare tire     $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)  $500 $500   
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150   
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Active front spoiler   $500$500   
Active rear spoiler   $300$300   
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0     
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0   
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0$0$0   
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400     
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500$500   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player     $0$0$0
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25   
Traffic information     $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock     $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Boost gauge   $75$75   
Chronometer  $100 $100   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights     $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50   
LED headlights    $1000   
Performance meter  $150 $150   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100     
Center armrest(s), second row     $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300      
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats     $300$300$300
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk$75$75$75$75$75   
Leather door panel trim$250$250 $250$250   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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 $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$100$100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250     
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
Wood trim    $300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 $200   
Rear wheel steering   $1500$1500   
Wheels, dark finish  $0     
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,930$7,680$12,055$19,155$3,450$3,450$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$2,480$4,230$8,605$15,705$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-17-23-34-56-8400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
Model911Passat
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase96.5 in110.4 in
Length176.8 in191.6 in
Width71.2 in72.2 in
Height51.3 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Volume4.8 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested125050%
Total Not Requested125050%

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