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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: $30,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $29,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Compass 280 280 280 280 280 280  
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450 450 450 450  
Premium Package 5,700            
14-way power front seats   1,900          
Front buckets   0          
Sunroof   1,200          
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420      
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     960        
Heated front seats     530 530      
Wood trim           0  
Luxury #2 Package             5,250
Sport Package             300
Navigation system             1,800
Rear side airbags             350
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Compass 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Premium Package 0            
14-way power front seats   0          
Front buckets   0          
Sunroof   0          
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0      
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)     0        
Heated front seats     0 0      
Wood trim           0  
Luxury #2 Package             4,797
Sport Package             274
Navigation system             1,589
Rear side airbags             310
Options (change) 7,230 4,630 3,440 2,480 730 730 7,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,970
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 630
Total Price $68,880 $72,380 $81,890 $102,130 $119,880 $163,380 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,164
Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21235/45-17
Total Price$68,880$72,380$81,890$102,130$119,880$163,380$38,280
Adjustments for Features-5,965-6,540-4,690-7,940-9,915-15,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,915$65,840$77,200$94,190$109,965$147,590$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$14,285$31,275$47,050$84,675$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182018201820182006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassat
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app $25     
Sunshade, rear      $125
Sunshades, second row      $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200      
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential     $150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings      $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote      $200
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250  $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25     
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100 $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300      
Heated second row seats    $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200     
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  $150$150 
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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$9,365$7,515$10,765$12,740$18,615$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$6,540$4,690$7,940$9,915$15,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-91-95-60-82-87-1010

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelCayennePassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.0 in106.7 in
Length191.1 in188.2 in
Width78.7 in71.7 in
Height67.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
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)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%

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