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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020102010201020102006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300 $29,950
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560      
Light Comfort Package 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Automatic climate control, front 550            
Obstacle detection, rear 990 990 990 990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Compass 140 140 140 140 140 140  
Floor mats 150 150 150 150 150 150  
Heated front seats 720 720 720 720      
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300 3,300     1,800
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750  
Aluminum trim 1,040 1,040          
Sunshades, second row 190 190 190 190 190 190  
Memory system, driver seat 360            
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Luxury #2 Package             5,250
Sport Package             300
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326 1,326      
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468            
Obstacle detection, rear 842 842 842 842      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604 604      
Compass 81 81 81 81 81 81  
Floor mats 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0      
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,589
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638 638  
Aluminum trim 884 884          
Sunshades, second row 162 162 162 162 162 162  
Memory system, driver seat 306            
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553 553  
Luxury #2 Package             4,797
Sport Package             274
Options (change) 12,950 12,040 11,000 11,000 3,720 3,720 7,350
Options (change) 9,681 8,907 8,023 8,023 2,446 2,446 6,660
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 975 630
Total Price $59,425 $73,715 $82,775 $84,375 $104,595 $130,995 $37,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,639
Model Year2010201020102010201020102006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21235/45-17
Total Price$59,425$73,715$82,775$84,375$104,595$130,995$37,930
Adjustments for Features-3,425-4,250-4,550-5,775-7,850-8,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,000$69,465$78,225$78,600$96,745$122,470$37,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,465$22,225$22,600$40,745$66,470$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2010201020102010201020102006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  $1100$1100$1100
-speed   $0    
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear      $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler  $200    
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
Surround sound    $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100$100 $100
Carbon fiber trim     $200 
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Off-road suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,450$6,275$6,575$7,800$9,875$10,550$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$4,250$4,550$5,775$7,850$8,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-614-570-495-616-257-2230

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102006
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in106.7 in
Length188.9 in188.2 in
Width76.0 in71.7 in
Height66.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,763 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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 Transsyberia

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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

Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested448085%
Total Not Requested80015%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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