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Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,130

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $28,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,872

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $22,087

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Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700 $29,970
Base Invoice $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859 $28,772
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 690    
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140  
Compass 95 95 95 95  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 3,070    
Rearview camera 1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680  
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990    
Heated front seats 560 560 560    
Panoramic sunroof 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900  
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040        
Front sport buckets       0  
Cargo net         100
Door sill trim plates         240
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 587    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Floor mats 119 119 119 119  
Compass 81 81 81 81  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 2,610    
Rearview camera 1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428  
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842    
Heated front seats 476 476 476    
Panoramic sunroof 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315  
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884        
Front sport buckets       0  
Cargo net         80
Door sill trim plates         200
Options (change) 15,650 14,060 14,060 8,750 340
Options (change) 13,306 11,954 11,954 7,439 280
Destination 895 895 895 895 820
Total Price $59,945 $72,855 $84,155 $103,345 $31,130
Total Invoice $51,959 $63,365 $74,321 $90,193 $29,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,573
Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$59,945$72,855$84,155$103,345$31,130
Adjustments for Features-2,900-3,850-6,125-8,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,045$69,005$78,030$94,495$31,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,960$20,985$37,450$0
Total Invoice$51,959$63,365$74,321$90,193$29,872
Adjustments for Features-2,514-3,349-5,409-7,7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,445$60,016$68,912$82,469$29,872
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,571$19,467$33,024$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082008200820082017
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTSTurboSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning    $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
HD radio    $50
Mirrorlink support    $0
SD Card slot    $25
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights   $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats   $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,075$8,025$10,300$13,025$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,900$3,850$6,125$8,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,514-3,349-5,409-7,7240

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082017
ModelCayenneGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in103.5 in
Length188.9 in179.6 in
Width76.0 in70.8 in
Height66.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft366.5 ft3

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