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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $21,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162008
ModelMacanMacanPassat
TrimSTurboVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $52,600 $73,900 $39,200
Comfort Lighting Package 325 325  
Infotainment Package 2,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 630 630  
Roof rails 380 380  
Sunshades, second row 250 250  
Compass 380 380  
Aluminum trim 550    
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440  
Premium Package 2,590    
Auto-dimming mirrors   420  
Obstacle detection, rear   970  
Wood trim   0  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     225
Rear side airbags     350
Navigation system     1,800
Adaptive cruise control     975
Comfort Lighting Package 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Roof rails 0 0  
Sunshades, second row 0 0  
Compass 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0  
Premium Package 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors   0  
Obstacle detection, rear   0  
Wood trim   0  
iPod integration     0
Heated front seats     199
Rear side airbags     310
Navigation system     1,589
Adaptive cruise control     861
Options (change) 11,205 6,465 3,350
Options (change) 0 0 2,959
Destination 995 995 690
Total Price $64,800 $81,360 $43,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,418
Model Year201620162008
ModelMacanMacanPassat
TrimSTurboVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine340hp V6400hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11545, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/40-18
Total Price$64,800$81,360$43,240
Adjustments for Features-3,655-7,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,145$73,605$43,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,460$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201620162008
ModelMacanMacanPassat
TrimSTurboVR6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body color exterior trim $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250 
Memory system, passenger seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
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  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$9,270$13,370$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$7,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-56-950

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162008
ModelMacanPassat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.5 in106.7 in
Length184.3 in188.0 in
Width76.1 in71.7 in
Height63.4 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,474 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft361.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested80090%
Total Not Requested9010%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested75050%
Total Not Requested75050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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