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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $36,585

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420          
Comfort Lighting Package 330   330 330 330 330      
14-way power front seats 1,900                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800          
Heated front seats 530   530 530          
Sunroof 1,200                
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890      
Front buckets   0              
Premium Package   3,390              
Wood trim           0      
Cargo net             95 95 95
Rear spoiler             375 375 375
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0          
Comfort Lighting Package 0   0 0 0 0      
14-way power front seats 0                
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0          
Heated front seats 0   0 0          
Sunroof 0                
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Front buckets   0              
Premium Package   0              
Wood trim           0      
Cargo net             69 69 69
Rear spoiler             300 300 300
Options (change) 6,070 5,080 2,970 2,970 1,220 1,220 470 470 470
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 369 369 369
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 770 770 770
Total Price $67,720 $72,830 $81,420 $102,620 $120,370 $163,870 $31,135 $33,435 $34,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,888
Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T6S6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$67,720$72,830$81,420$102,620$120,370$163,870$31,135$33,435$34,190
Adjustments for Features-6,825-8,950-6,450-10,525-12,650-18,35000-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,895$63,880$74,970$92,095$107,720$145,520$31,135$33,435$34,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,985$14,075$31,200$46,825$84,625$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201820182018201220122012
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayennePassatPassatPassat
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100  
6-speed automated manual       $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700   
FWD      $0$0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35   
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Remote app $25       
Remote start      $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000   
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera $200       
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75$75
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$75$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$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0       
App support $0       
Apple CarPlay support $100       
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player      $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200   
In-vehicle Internet $150       
iPod integration      $100$100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0       
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot      $25$25$25
Surround sound $250  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200       
Traffic + travel information    $25$25   
Traffic information $25    $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50       
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   
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$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50   
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   
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors      $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500     
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       
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats    $200$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200       
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250   
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   
Metal pedals   $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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $100$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   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0  $0$0$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     
Transmission 
Launch control     $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$9,300$11,425$8,925$13,000$15,125$20,825$2,475$2,475$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$8,950$6,450$10,525$12,650$18,350$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-106-129-83-108-110-11800-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
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.3,167 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

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%
14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested125049%
Total Not Requested130051%

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%

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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