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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,018

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $28,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,526

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS   
Difference: $23,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGLSBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,390 $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $17,138 $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060
Stability control 280          
Cold Weather Package 150          
Cargo net 69          
CD changer, remote 499 650 650 650 650 650
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710    
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Heated front seats   690 690 690    
Sunroof   1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Stability control 247          
Cold Weather Package 133          
Cargo net 55          
CD changer, remote 323 553 553 553 553 553
Metallic paint (extra cost)   604 604 604    
Floor mats   119 119 119 119 119
Heated front seats   587 587 587    
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Options (change) 998 3,380 3,380 3,380 1,980 1,980
Options (change) 758 2,875 2,875 2,875 1,684 1,684
Destination 630 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $20,018 $48,955 $63,755 $75,255 $100,655 $126,555
Total Invoice $18,526 $41,760 $54,340 $64,115 $85,704 $107,719

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,815
Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGLSBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine115hp I4290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$20,018$48,955$63,755$75,255$100,655$126,555
Adjustments for Features0-7,525-8,900-10,525-14,300-14,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,018$41,430$54,855$64,730$86,355$111,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,425$23,300$44,925$70,150
Total Invoice$18,526$41,760$54,340$64,115$85,704$107,719
Adjustments for Features0-6,419-7,586-8,967-12,176-12,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,526$35,341$46,754$55,148$73,528$94,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,413$19,807$38,187$59,632

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200620092009200920092009
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGLSBaseSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100$1100
FWD$0     
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Cassette player$50     
DVD-compatible player    $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Surround sound    $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125$125
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers    $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25     
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$575$8,100$9,475$11,100$14,875$15,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,525$8,900$10,525$14,300$14,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,419-7,586-8,967-12,176-12,746

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062009
ModelGolf / GTICayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.9 in112.4 in
Length164.9 in188.9 in
Width68.3 in76.0 in
Height56.7 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,035 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
41.8 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GLS

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested215100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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