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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: $31,195

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $41,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $30,245
Porsche Connect Plus 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250  
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310  
Comfort Lighting Package 330   330 330 330 330  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Roof rails 830 830 830 830 830 830  
Rearview camera 1,750   660 660 660 660  
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Heated front seats 530   530 530      
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 670 670 670 670 670  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package   3,390          
Wood trim           0  
Cargo net             100
Porsche Connect Plus 0   0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Comfort Lighting Package 0   0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Rearview camera 0   0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0   0 0      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package   0          
Wood trim           0  
Cargo net             80
Options (change) 11,240 9,170 8,970 8,970 7,220 7,220 100
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 80
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 850
Total Price $72,890 $76,920 $87,420 $108,620 $126,370 $169,870 $31,195

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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: $35,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/45-17
Total Price$72,890$76,920$87,420$108,620$126,370$169,870$31,195
Adjustments for Features-5,990-7,940-6,190-10,265-12,365-18,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,900$68,980$81,230$98,355$114,005$151,780$31,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,080$14,330$31,455$47,105$84,880$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneGolf / GTI
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet      $100
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
Blind spot warning system      $200
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear      $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear      $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Vehicle health reports      $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support      $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Larger infotainment display      $0
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support      $0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25
Surround sound $250  $250$250 
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  $25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300     
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150  $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150$150 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$11,315$9,565$13,640$15,740$21,465$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,990$7,940$6,190$10,265$12,365$18,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-86-108-74-99-103-1120

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelCayenneGolf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in103.5 in
Length191.1 in179.8 in
Width78.7 in70.8 in
Height67.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,054 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

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested140055%
Total Not Requested115045%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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%

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