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Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,809

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $15,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610      
Navigation system 3,070 3,070          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495          
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590      
Floor mats 130 130 130 130      
Heated front seats 560 560          
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990      
Sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150      
Memory system, driver seat 360 360          
Proximity key 995 995 995 995      
Cargo net         95 95 95
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519      
Navigation system 2,610 2,610          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421          
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502      
Floor mats 111 111 111 111      
Heated front seats 476 476          
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842      
Sunroof 978 978 978 978      
Memory system, driver seat 306 306          
Proximity key 846 846 846 846      
Cargo net         69 69 69
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 9,500 8,950 4,465 4,465 470 470 470
Options (change) 8,079 7,611 3,798 3,798 369 369 369
Destination 815 815 815 815 770 770 770
Total Price $52,515 $66,965 $95,480 $116,880 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190
Total Invoice $45,665 $58,330 $83,408 $101,964 $29,809 $32,015 $32,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,730
Model Year2006200620062006201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$52,515$66,965$95,480$116,880$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-2,445-3,645-7,770-7,77000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,070$63,320$87,710$109,110$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,250$37,640$59,040$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$45,665$58,330$83,408$101,964$29,809$32,015$32,739
Adjustments for Features-2,126-3,175-6,788-6,77800-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,539$55,155$76,620$95,186$29,809$32,015$32,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,616$33,081$51,647$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2006200620062006201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50   
Remote start    $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Ski sack$50$50$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Media drive    $15$15$15
Surround sound $250$250$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers  $50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$4,735$5,935$10,060$10,060$2,290$2,290$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$3,645$7,770$7,770$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,126-3,175-6,788-6,77800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length188.2 in191.6 in
Width75.9 in72.2 in
Height66.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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