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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $35,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201520152015
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $31,790 $33,925 $35,995
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965      
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825 3,825 3,025      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825   825 825 375 375 375
CD changer, in-dash 670 670 670 670      
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515      
HD radio   1,040          
Proximity key   790          
Interior ambient lighting   340          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650      
Cargo net         100 100 100
Rear spoiler         375 375 375
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0      
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0   0 0 300 300 300
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0      
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0      
HD radio   0          
Proximity key   0          
Interior ambient lighting   0          
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0      
Cargo net         80 80 80
Rear spoiler         300 300 300
Options (change) 15,770 8,395 15,100 13,515 850 850 850
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 680 680 680
Destination 995 995 995 995 820 820 820
Total Price $69,365 $68,590 $80,195 $89,710 $33,460 $35,595 $37,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,708
Model Year2016201620162016201520152015
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$69,365$68,590$80,195$89,710$33,460$35,595$37,665
Adjustments for Features-4000-900-3,675-1,385-1,385-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,965$68,590$79,295$86,035$32,075$34,210$36,180
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$10,705$17,445$0$2,135$4,105

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162016201520152015
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
6-speed automated manual     $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote start    $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100   
Rear air vents    $100$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$75
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
iPod integration    $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot    $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Chronometer   $100   
Cornering lights    $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Performance meter   $150   
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 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300    
Door sill trim plates $100     
Folding second row seats    $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250    
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$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   
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450$450$450
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$4,065$3,665$4,565$7,340$5,050$5,050$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$900$3,675$1,385$1,385$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-11-41-1,324-1,324-1,420

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162015
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.3,173 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested130053%
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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested117559%
Total Not Requested80041%
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 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 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
Total Requested70041%
Total Not Requested100059%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 Requested117580%
Total Not Requested30020%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested91555%
Total Not Requested75045%

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