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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: $33,035

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $53,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $74,100 $29,385
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300  
Comfort Lighting Package 325  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420  
Satellite radio 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790  
Roof rails 820  
Compass 270  
Remote app 540  
Rearview camera 655  
App support 210  
Blind spot warning system 850  
Proximity key 890  
Panoramic sunroof 660  
Heated front seats 525  
Lane departure warning 690  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Driver Assistance Package   1,495
Lighting Package   995
Cargo net   100
Door sill trim plates   240
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Comfort Lighting Package 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0  
Satellite radio 638  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Roof rails 0  
Compass 0  
Remote app 0  
Rearview camera 0  
App support 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Proximity key 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Lane departure warning 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 506  
Driver Assistance Package   1,286
Lighting Package   856
Cargo net   80
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 11,290 2,830
Options (change) 1,144 2,422
Destination 995 820
Total Price $86,385 $33,035

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $48,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,435
Model Year20152016
ModelCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine420hp V6170hp I4
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$86,385$33,035
Adjustments for Features-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,470$33,035

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152016
ModelCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimS1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Air compressor$35 
Power liftgate$350 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$8,740$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1220

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152016
ModelCayenneGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in103.5 in
Length191.1 in179.6 in
Width78.7 in70.8 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,597 lb.3,383 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested160059%
Total Not Requested110041%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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