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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassat
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,300 $62,300 $74,800 $77,200 $95,500 $114,700 $157,300 $31,650 $34,650
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750 750 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790        
App support 210 210 210 210 210 210 210    
Remote app 540 540 540   540 540 540    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595    
Lane departure warning 690 690 690 690 690 690 690    
Premium Plus Package 9,090 9,090              
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420        
Comfort Lighting Package     325 325 325 325 325    
Rearview camera     655 655 655 655 655    
Blind spot warning system     850 850 850 850 850    
Heated front seats     525 525 525        
LED headlights     2,070 2,070 1,465        
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     960 960          
Proximity key     890 890 890 890 890    
Heated second row seats     525 525 525        
Wood trim             0    
Cargo net               100 100
Rear spoiler               375 375
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 638 638 638    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0        
App support 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Remote app 0 0 0   0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506 506 506    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Premium Plus Package 0 0              
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0        
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system     0 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats     0 0 0        
LED headlights     0 0 0        
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     0 0          
Proximity key     0 0 0 0 0    
Heated second row seats     0 0 0        
Wood trim             0    
Cargo net               80 80
Rear spoiler               300 300
Options (change) 14,965 14,965 13,095 12,555 11,530 7,805 7,805 475 475
Options (change) 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144 380 380
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -5,335 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $74,260 $78,260 $88,890 $85,415 $108,025 $123,500 $166,100 $32,975 $35,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,624
Model Year201620162016201620162016201620182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassat
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14585, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$74,260$78,260$88,890$85,415$108,025$123,500$166,100$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-5,615-5,565-4,315-4,140-8,140-9,340-15,0400-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,645$72,695$84,575$81,275$99,885$114,160$151,060$32,975$35,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$15,930$12,630$31,240$45,515$82,415$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201620162016201620182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassat
TrimBaseDieselSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100 
6-speed automated manual        $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700  
FWD       $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control       $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850$850$850  
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35$35  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate       $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote start       $150$150
Semi-automated parking system       $500$500
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   $350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed       $200$200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear       $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear       $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based       $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  $150 $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 $100  $100  
Vehicle health reports       $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder       $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300  
Lockable center differential$150 $150 $150$150$150  
Lockable rear differential      $150  
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack   $0     
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500    
Regenerative braking $0   $0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 $0  
Body kit    $0    
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings       $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$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 
Android Auto support       $100$100
Apple CarPlay support       $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support       $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot       $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader       $25$25
Surround sound     $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar       $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Boost gauge    $75$75$75  
Chronometer      $100  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25     
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   $25$25  
Performance meter      $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights       $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors       $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100   
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300       
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   $150$150  
Metal pedals    $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150   $150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100
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$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0    
Transmission 
Launch control      $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,190$10,140$8,890$8,715$12,715$13,915$19,615$4,575$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$5,565$4,315$4,140$8,140$9,340$15,040$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-162-152-104155-161-162-1940-144

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in110.4 in
Length191.1 in191.6 in
Width78.7 in72.2 in
Height67.4 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,275 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

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested192536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested192536%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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