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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: $27,360

Volkswagen Passat TDI SE   
Difference: $35,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelCayenneCayennePassat
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionTDI SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $56,600 $66,900 $25,995
Auto-dimming mirrors 420    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790  
CD changer, in-dash 650    
Heated front seats 525    
CDR Plus 2,500    
Cargo net     95
Floor mats     125
Rear spoiler     375
Auto-dimming mirrors 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0    
Heated front seats 0    
CDR Plus 0    
Cargo net     69
Floor mats     99
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 4,885 790 595
Options (change) 0 0 468
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $62,480 $68,685 $27,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat TDI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,336
Model Year201420142012
ModelCayenneCayennePassat
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionTDI SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6 D240hp V6 D140hp I4 D
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG31/43 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 1480, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$62,480$68,685$27,360
Adjustments for Features-8,250-11,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,230$57,370$27,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,140$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201420142012
ModelCayenneCayennePassat
TrimDieselDiesel Platinum EditionTDI SE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50 $50
Media drive $15 
Navigation system $600 
Off-road navigation system $0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,800$11,865$550
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,250$11,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-131-1640

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20142012
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 Weight4,795 lb.3,360 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 Diesel

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
CDR Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25040%
Total Not Requested37560%

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