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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: $37,930

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $26,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $29,950
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570  
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235    
Aluminum trim 760 760 760 895  
Obstacle detection, front 330   330 330  
Obstacle detection, rear 530   530 530  
Luxury #2 Package         5,250
Sport Package         300
Navigation system         1,800
Premium Package 0   0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, front 0   0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 0   0 0  
Luxury #2 Package         4,797
Sport Package         274
Navigation system         1,589
Options (change) 11,025 8,235 10,415 7,860 7,350
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 6,660
Destination 995 995 995 995 630
Total Price $64,620 $68,430 $75,510 $84,055 $37,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,269
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9235, 9235, 9600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/45-17
Total Price$64,620$68,430$75,510$84,055$37,930
Adjustments for Features0-6400-2,500-1,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,620$67,790$75,510$81,555$36,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,170$10,890$16,935$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS3.6 VR6
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Sunshade, rear    $125
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player    $125
Media drive $15   
Navigation system $600  $600
Off-road navigation system $0   
Traffic information $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Folding second row seats    $300
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,765$3,405$2,765$5,265$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$640$0$2,500$1,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-90-30-1,569

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelCaymanPassat
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in106.7 in
Length172.4 in188.2 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height50.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 Volume15.0 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested147583%
Total Not Requested30017%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested97576%
Total Not Requested30024%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested100059%
Total Not Requested70041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested435582%
Total Not Requested92518%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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