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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassatPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $31,650 $34,650
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
HD radio   1,040        
App support   210        
Proximity key   790        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Cargo net         100 100
Rear spoiler         375 375
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
HD radio   0        
App support   0        
Proximity key   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Cargo net         80 80
Rear spoiler         300 300
Options (change) 17,285 10,945 16,615 15,030 475 475
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 380 380
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $70,880 $71,140 $81,710 $91,225 $32,975 $35,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,112
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassatPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$70,880$71,140$81,710$91,225$32,975$35,975
Adjustments for Features-3000-800-3,575-3,670-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,580$71,140$80,910$87,650$29,305$32,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$10,330$17,070$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassatPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Remote app    $25$25
Remote start    $150$150
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Secondary collision brake assist    $25$25
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$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
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Performance meter   $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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 door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,580$4,280$5,080$7,855$7,950$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0$800$3,575$3,670$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-10-39-3,515-3,659

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.4 in
Length172.4 in191.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height50.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Volume15.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested167568%
Total Not Requested80032%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested117559%
Total Not Requested80041%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%

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