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Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,980

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $44,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200 $29,950
Auto-dimming mirrors 420          
PDLS 770          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Heated front seats 525          
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 750  
Wood trim 995 995 995      
Obstacle detection, front 600 600 600      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Sunshades, second row, power 450 450 450 450 450  
Sunshade, rear, power 340 340 340 340 340  
Luxury #2 Package           5,250
Navigation system           1,800
Rear side airbags           350
Auto-dimming mirrors 0          
PDLS 0          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0          
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, front 0 0 0      
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0 0 0  
Luxury #2 Package           4,797
Navigation system           1,589
Rear side airbags           310
Options (change) 6,290 4,575 4,575 2,190 2,190 7,400
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 6,696
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 630
Total Price $82,465 $95,850 $100,550 $139,865 $176,365 $37,980

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,916
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7T8S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19235/45-17
Total Price$82,465$95,850$100,550$139,865$176,365$37,980
Adjustments for Features-1,915-2,415-3,715-7,465-9,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,550$93,435$96,835$132,400$166,950$37,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,885$16,285$51,850$86,400$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassat
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200 $1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250$250 
Sunshade, rear     $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row     $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net     $40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
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 
Body kit    $0 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 
Compass     $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Performance meter    $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
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$150
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)  $0   
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,955$4,455$5,755$9,505$11,455$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$2,415$3,715$7,465$9,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-25-36-52-520

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122006
ModelPanameraPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in106.7 in
Length195.6 in188.2 in
Width76.0 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,881 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft314.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

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 headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300Yes
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 net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested486592%
Total Not Requested4158%

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