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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: $24,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $18,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,295 $43,400 $57,900 $69,200 $93,700
Base Invoice $23,323 $37,758 $50,516 $61,472 $81,859
Autobahn Package 5,530        
Xenon/HID headlights   1,560 1,560 1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690  
Compass   95 95 95 95
Floor mats   140 140 140 140
Heated front seats   560 560 560  
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750
Navigation system   3,070 3,070 3,070  
Proximity key   995 995 995 995
Sunroof   1,190 1,190 1,160 1,190
Aluminum trim   1,040 1,040    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,040      
Front sport buckets         0
Autobahn Package 5,310        
Xenon/HID headlights   1,326 1,326 1,326  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587 587 587  
Compass   81 81 81 81
Floor mats   119 119 119 119
Heated front seats   476 476 476  
Satellite radio   638 638 638 638
Navigation system   2,610 2,610 2,610  
Proximity key   846 846 846 846
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Aluminum trim   884 884    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   884      
Front sport buckets         0
Options (change) 5,530 11,130 10,090 9,020 3,170
Options (change) 5,310 9,463 8,579 7,695 2,696
Destination 770 895 895 895 895
Total Price $30,595 $55,425 $68,885 $79,115 $97,765
Total Invoice $29,403 $48,116 $59,990 $70,062 $85,450

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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: $19,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,164
Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8100, 12100, 12100, 12350, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21255/55-18
Total Price$30,595$55,425$68,885$79,115$97,765
Adjustments for Features0-5,240-6,615-8,790-11,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$50,185$62,270$70,325$86,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,085$20,140$36,415
Total Invoice$29,403$48,116$59,990$70,062$85,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,549-5,761-7,784-9,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,403$43,567$54,229$62,278$75,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,662$18,711$32,124

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112008200820082008
ModelGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $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 liftgate $350$350$350$350
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    
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
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    
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
HD radio$50    
iPod integration$100    
SD Card slot$25    
Surround sound    $250
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250
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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$1,375$6,615$7,990$10,165$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240$6,615$8,790$11,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,549-5,761-7,784-9,759

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112008
ModelGolf / GTICayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in112.4 in
Length165.4 in188.9 in
Width70.3 in76.0 in
Height58.3 in66.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,763 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65087%
Total Not Requested10013%

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