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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: $28,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
14-way power front seats 1,725            
Convenience Package 5,620 4,520 4,520        
Light Comfort Package 250 250 250 250      
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790        
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0        
Cargo net         95 95 95
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
14-way power front seats 0            
Convenience Package 0 0 0        
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0      
Traffic information 0 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638      
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0        
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     0        
Cargo net         69 69 69
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 10,820 7,995 7,995 2,685 470 470 470
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 369 369 369
Destination 975 975 975 975 770 770 770
Total Price $59,495 $73,370 $76,670 $109,660 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,905
Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$59,495$73,370$76,670$109,660$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-5,375-6,000-5,675-11,12500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,120$67,370$70,995$98,535$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,250$16,875$44,415$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2011201120112011201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35   
Heated steering wheel   $100   
Power liftgate$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   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front   $150   
Obstacle detection, rear   $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350   
Bodyside moldings    $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
HD radio    $50$50$50
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
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   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats   $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$7,650$8,275$7,950$13,400$2,275$2,275$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,375$6,000$5,675$11,125$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-173-157-21500-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112012
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in110.4 in
Length190.8 in191.6 in
Width76.3 in72.2 in
Height67.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested214064%
Total Not Requested120036%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested104046%
Total Not Requested120054%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested104046%
Total Not Requested120054%

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