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Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $54,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $34,095
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490  
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Rear wiper 360 360   360 360  
Rearview camera 1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655  
Blind spot warning system 850 850 850 850 850  
Heated front seats 525          
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
Body kit 1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990          
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595  
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Rear wiper 306 306   306 306  
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0          
Proximity key 927 927 927      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 935 935 935 935 935  
Body kit 0 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506 506  
Options (change) 13,185 10,670 10,310 8,190 6,800 0
Options (change) 2,674 2,674 2,368 1,747 1,747 0
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 820
Total Price $89,360 $101,945 $106,285 $145,865 $180,975 $34,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,895
Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19225/40-18
Total Price$89,360$101,945$106,285$145,865$180,975$34,915
Adjustments for Features-1,455-2,005-3,130-7,755-9,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,905$99,940$103,155$138,110$171,270$34,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,035$15,250$50,205$83,365$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201220122012201220122017
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo SGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app     $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear     $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist     $25
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100
Vehicle health reports     $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Sunroof, large     $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support     $100
Bluetooth audio streaming     $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio     $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support     $0
SD Card slot     $25
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200
Traffic + travel information     $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim   $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,530$6,080$7,205$11,830$13,780$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$2,005$3,130$7,755$9,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-59-72-98-145-1460

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122017
ModelPanameraGolf / GTI
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase115.0 in103.8 in
Length195.6 in167.5 in
Width76.0 in70.8 in
Height55.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft352.7 ft3

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