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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $49,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $78,100 $80,000 $93,200 $96,100 $113,400 $141,300 $180,300 $29,895 $32,195 $32,950
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790 790 790          
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595 595 595 595      
Rear spoiler               375 375 375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0          
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0 0 0 0      
Rear spoiler               300 300 300
Options (change) 1,385 1,385 1,385 1,385 1,385 595 595 375 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 300 300 300
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995 770 770 770
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,752 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $80,480 $82,380 $95,580 $93,728 $115,780 $142,890 $181,890 $31,040 $33,340 $34,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $46,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,306
Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH440hp V8520hp V8570hp V8170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6
TransmissionS7S7S7T8S7S7S7T6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11585, 14235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18255/45-19245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19255/40-20215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$80,480$82,380$95,580$93,728$115,780$142,890$181,890$31,040$33,340$34,095
Adjustments for Features-2,690-4,740-3,440-4,765-10,465-9,940-15,36500-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,790$77,640$92,140$88,963$105,315$132,950$166,525$31,040$33,340$33,995
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$14,500$11,323$27,675$55,310$88,885$0$2,300$2,955

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2016201620162016201620162016201220122012
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPassatPassatPassat
TrimBaseEditionSS E-HybridGTSTurboTurbo S2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr 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  
6-speed automated manual        $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0      
AWD    $1700$1700$1700   
FWD       $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350   
Proximity key     $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app   $25      
Remote start       $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  $350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300$300   
Rearview camera $200        
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Temporary spare tire       $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder       $25$25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper   $175      
Variable intermittent wipers       $75$75$75
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$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0$0   
Rear spoiler       $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400$400$400   
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player       $0$0$0
iPod integration       $100$100$100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0   
SD Card slot       $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   $250$250   
Traffic information       $25$25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$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   
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50   
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   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300     
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300     
Carbon fiber trim    $200     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Heated second row seats $200   $200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250   
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   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  $150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat       $100$100$100
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   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  $0$0$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   
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0      
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100$100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,390$7,440$6,140$7,465$13,165$12,640$18,065$2,700$2,700$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$4,740$3,440$4,765$10,465$9,940$15,365$0$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-33-57-36191-90-69-8400-96

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20162012
ModelPanameraPassat
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.0 in110.4 in
Length197.0 in191.6 in
Width76.0 in72.2 in
Height55.8 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,124 lb.3,167 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.9 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.6 ft315.9 ft3

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