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Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanPassatPassat
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200 $31,650 $34,650
Porsche Connect Plus 1,720 1,720 1,720 1,720    
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780      
Lane departure warning 700 700 700      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420        
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670 1,670      
Memory system, driver seat 380          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Heated second row seats 530 530 530 530    
Heated front seats 530 530        
Proximity key 800 800 800      
LED headlights 1,170 1,170 540 1,170    
PDLS 730 730        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950    
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700    
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package Plus       3,600    
Rear spoiler         375 375
Porsche Connect Plus 0 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 0      
Lane departure warning 0 0 0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0        
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0      
Memory system, driver seat 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Heated second row seats 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0        
Proximity key 0 0 0      
LED headlights 0 0 0 0    
PDLS 0 0        
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package Plus       0    
Rear spoiler         300 300
Options (change) 14,220 13,840 10,580 10,110 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 300 300
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 850 850
Total Price $63,070 $70,290 $80,530 $88,360 $32,875 $35,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,566
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanPassatPassat
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7S7T6S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$63,070$70,290$80,530$88,360$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-4,570-4,570-7,545-9,4700-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,500$65,720$72,985$78,890$32,875$35,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,220$14,485$20,390$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanPassatPassat
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
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
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote start    $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
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
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body color exterior trim   $0  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support    $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Mirrorlink support    $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Intersection assist$25$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 $50
Steering-linked fog lights    $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals    $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,520$9,520$12,495$14,420$4,950$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,570$4,570$7,545$9,470$0$150
Value of Feature Adjustments-76-68-98-1130-144

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelMacanPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.5 in110.4 in
Length184.3 in191.6 in
Width75.7 in72.2 in
Height63.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
17.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested165062%

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