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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $21,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100 $29,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790    
Compass 420 420 420 420  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750  
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450 450  
Premium Package 7,690        
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520    
Obstacle detection, rear   1,095 1,095    
Luxury #2 Package         5,250
Sport Package         300
Navigation system         1,800
Rear side airbags         350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0    
Compass 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 0        
Convenience Package   0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear   0 0    
Luxury #2 Package         4,797
Sport Package         274
Navigation system         1,589
Rear side airbags         310
Options (change) 10,750 8,675 8,675 2,270 7,700
Options (change) 638 638 638 638 6,970
Destination 975 975 975 975 630
Total Price $59,925 $74,650 $78,650 $110,345 $38,280

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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: $17,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,636
Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19235/45-17
Total Price$59,925$74,650$78,650$110,345$38,280
Adjustments for Features-4,065-4,590-4,540-9,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,860$70,060$74,110$101,030$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,200$18,250$45,170$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201220122006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshades, second row    $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300 
Heated second row seats   $200 
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$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150$150
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,515$7,040$6,990$11,765$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,065$4,590$4,540$9,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-109-99-93-1360

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in106.7 in
Length190.8 in188.2 in
Width76.3 in71.7 in
Height67.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested345074%
Total Not Requested119026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165074%
Total Not Requested59026%

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
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
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
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 trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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