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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: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $43,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassat
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $29,950
PDLS 770              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790      
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650 650 650  
Sunshades, second row, power 490 490 490 490 490 490 490  
Sunshade, rear, power 390 390 390 390 390 390 390  
Luxury #2 Package               5,250
Sport Package               300
Navigation system               1,800
Rear side airbags               350
PDLS 0              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
CD changer, remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunshades, second row, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Sunshade, rear, power 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Luxury #2 Package               4,797
Sport Package               274
Navigation system               1,589
Rear side airbags               310
Options (change) 3,090 2,320 2,320 2,320 2,320 1,530 1,530 7,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,970
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 630
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0
Total Price $82,185 $83,315 $96,515 $94,663 $116,715 $143,825 $182,825 $38,280

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,723
Model Year20162016201620162016201620162006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassat
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20235/45-17
Total Price$82,185$83,315$96,515$94,663$116,715$143,825$182,825$38,280
Adjustments for Features-1,890-3,690-2,390-3,715-8,765-8,240-13,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,295$79,625$94,125$90,948$107,950$135,585$169,160$38,280
Cost Above Minimum$670$0$14,500$11,323$28,325$55,960$89,535$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162016201620162016201620162006
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassat
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S3.6 VR6
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200 $1200$1200$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0    
AWD    $1700$1700$1700 
FWD       $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key     $250$250 
Remote app   $25    
Sunshade, rear       $125
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row       $125
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats       $0
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200      
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo net       $40
Overhead sunglass holder       $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper   $175    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0    
9 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0      
Body kit      $0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0   
Bodyside moldings       $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250   $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer    $100 $100 
Compass       $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25    
LED headlights     $1000$1000 
Performance meter    $150 $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim       $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300   
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300   
Carbon fiber trim    $200   
Heated second row seats $200   $200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50$50    
Memory system, passenger seat $150  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150$150$150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $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 inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0    
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,530$6,330$5,030$6,355$11,405$10,880$16,305$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,890$3,690$2,390$3,715$8,765$8,240$13,665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-44-25147-75-57-740

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162006
ModelPanameraPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in106.7 in
Length197.0 in188.2 in
Width76.0 in71.7 in
Height55.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,124 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

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 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
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 trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested456586%
Total Not Requested71514%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested10022%
Total Not Requested35078%

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