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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $22,450

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142014201420142008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $49,600 $56,600 $63,300 $66,900 $66,800 $70,900 $83,300 $110,400 $146,000 $39,200
Comfort Lighting Package 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790 790 790      
Roof rails 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Compass 270 270 270 270 270 270   270 270  
Satellite radio 750 750     750 750 750      
Aluminum trim 995 995 995 995 995 995        
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450 450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690 2,690  
Comfort Package 7,710 7,710                
Basic Package         4,540 4,540        
Obstacle detection, rear         1,095 1,095 1,095      
Auto-dimming mirrors             420      
Heated front seats             525     225
Wood trim                 0  
iPod integration                   0
Rear side airbags                   350
Navigation system                   1,800
Adaptive cruise control                   975
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Roof rails 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0   0 0  
Satellite radio 638 638     638 638 638      
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0 0 0        
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Comfort Package 0 0                
Basic Package         0 0        
Obstacle detection, rear         0 0 0      
Auto-dimming mirrors             0      
Heated front seats             0     199
Wood trim                 0  
iPod integration                   0
Rear side airbags                   310
Navigation system                   1,589
Adaptive cruise control                   861
Options (change) 15,095 15,095 6,635 6,635 13,020 13,020 8,160 4,850 4,850 3,350
Options (change) 638 638 0 0 638 638 638 0 0 2,959
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 690
Total Price $65,690 $72,690 $70,930 $74,530 $80,815 $84,915 $92,455 $116,245 $151,845 $43,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,396
Model Year2014201420142014201420142014201420142008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D300hp V6240hp V6 D400hp V8380hp V6 H420hp V8500hp V8550hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14235, 11235, 11100, 10585, 14585, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19255/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/40-18
Total Price$65,690$72,690$70,930$74,530$80,815$84,915$92,455$116,245$151,845$43,240
Adjustments for Features-3,265-4,615-4,240-4,190-3,790-3,590-6,825-8,490-10,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,425$68,075$66,690$70,340$77,025$81,325$85,630$107,755$141,730$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,650$4,265$7,915$14,600$18,900$23,205$45,330$79,305$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2014201420142014201420142014201420142008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBaseDieselPlatinum EditionDiesel Platinum EditionSS HybridGTSTurboTurbo SVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150         
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic         $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control         $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850$850$850 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100     $100$100 
Sunshades, second row         $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350     $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Full-size spare tire         $225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150  $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100 $100  $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder         $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150 $150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)      $0   
Body kit      $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings         $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler      $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75 $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325      
CD player$125$125  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio       $50$50 
iPod integration         $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 $15$15 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600$600$600 $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250   $250$250 
Traffic information       $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock      $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer        $100 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25     $25$25 
Performance meter        $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors         $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver       $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger       $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats       $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150     $150$150 
Metal pedals      $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat       $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat       $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100     $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner      $650 $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim        $300 
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$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)         $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,715$10,065$9,690$9,640$9,240$9,040$12,275$13,940$15,565$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,265$4,615$4,240$4,190$3,790$3,590$6,825$8,490$10,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-81-104-59-56-77-69-121-73-660

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142008
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.0 in106.7 in
Length190.8 in188.0 in
Width76.3 in71.7 in
Height67.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested327571%
Total Not Requested136529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested327571%
Total Not Requested136529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Basic 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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested61527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Basic 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 washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested61527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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