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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: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $22,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $16,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600
Base Invoice $23,323 $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351
Autobahn Package 5,530        
Xenon/HID headlights   1,240 1,240    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   495 495    
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   130 130 130 130
Heated front seats   560 560    
Tire-pressure monitor   590 590 590 590
Satellite radio   990 990 990 990
Navigation system   3,070 3,070    
Proximity key   995 995 995 995
Sunroof   1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150
Aluminum trim   1,040 1,040    
Front sport buckets       0 0
Autobahn Package 5,310        
Xenon/HID headlights   1,054 1,054    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   421 421    
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   111 111 111 111
Heated front seats   476 476    
Tire-pressure monitor   502 502 502 502
Satellite radio   842 842 842 842
Navigation system   2,610 2,610    
Proximity key   846 846 846 846
Sunroof   978 978 978 978
Aluminum trim   884 884    
Front sport buckets       0 0
Options (change) 5,530 10,355 10,355 3,950 3,950
Options (change) 5,310 8,805 8,805 3,360 3,360
Destination 770 815 815 815 815
Total Price $30,595 $53,370 $68,370 $94,965 $116,365
Total Invoice $29,403 $46,391 $59,524 $82,970 $101,526

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,555
Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 872, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20
Total Price$30,595$53,370$68,370$94,965$116,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,950-5,475-9,125-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$49,420$62,895$85,840$107,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,475$36,420$57,820
Total Invoice$29,403$46,391$59,524$82,970$101,526
Adjustments for Features0-3,433-4,767-7,972-7,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$42,958$54,757$74,998$93,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,799$32,040$50,607

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112006200620062006
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD w/low range $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50$50
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$1,175$5,125$6,650$10,300$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,950$5,475$9,125$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,433-4,767-7,972-7,961

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112006
ModelGolf / GTICayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length165.4 in188.2 in
Width70.3 in75.9 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,785 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested327581%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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