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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: $31,260

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $25,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,908

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $18,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092009201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $28,670 $30,876 $31,600
Automatic climate control, front 550              
iPod integration 440 440 440 440 440      
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300          
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710          
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140      
Cargo mat 280 280 280 280 280 125 125 125
Heated front seats 690 690 690          
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750      
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595          
Memory system, driver seat 360              
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 995      
Cargo net           95 95 95
Rear spoiler           375 375 375
Automatic climate control, front 468              
iPod integration 374 374 374 374 374      
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805          
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604          
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119      
Cargo mat 238 238 238 238 238 99 99 99
Heated front seats 587 587 587          
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506          
Memory system, driver seat 306              
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 846      
Cargo net           69 69 69
Rear spoiler           300 300 300
Options (change) 11,305 10,395 10,395 5,100 5,100 595 595 595
Options (change) 9,613 8,839 8,839 4,337 4,337 468 468 468
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 770 770 770
Total Price $56,880 $70,770 $82,270 $103,775 $129,675 $31,260 $33,560 $34,315
Total Invoice $48,498 $60,304 $70,079 $88,357 $110,372 $29,908 $32,114 $32,838

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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: $21,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,179
Model Year20092009200920092009201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$56,880$70,770$82,270$103,775$129,675$31,260$33,560$34,315
Adjustments for Features-4,000-4,925-7,200-10,325-11,00000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,880$65,845$75,070$93,450$118,675$31,260$33,560$34,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,965$22,190$40,570$65,795$0$2,300$2,955
Total Invoice$48,498$60,304$70,079$88,357$110,372$29,908$32,114$32,838
Adjustments for Features-3,411-4,197-6,133-8,791-9,36300-96
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,087$56,107$63,946$79,566$101,009$29,908$32,114$32,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,020$18,859$34,479$55,922$0$2,206$2,834

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092009200920092009201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automated manual      $1100$1100
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200   
FWD     $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35   
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote start     $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250   
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150   
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50   
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$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 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500     
Exterior 
Body kit  $0     
Bodyside moldings     $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25$25$25
HD radio     $50$50$50
iPod integration     $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0     
SD Card slot     $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250   
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 passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers   $50$50   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100    
Carbon fiber trim    $200   
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats   $200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250   
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150   
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 seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000   
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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$6,250$7,175$9,450$12,575$13,250$2,350$2,350$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,000$4,925$7,200$10,325$11,000$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,411-4,197-6,133-8,791-9,36300-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20092012
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in110.4 in
Length188.9 in191.6 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height66.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,763 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 GTS

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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