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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $33,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $25,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICayenne
TrimRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $34,590 $57,900
Base Invoice $33,207 $50,516
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Xenon/HID headlights   1,560
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690
Compass   95
Floor mats   140
Heated front seats   560
Satellite radio   750
Navigation system   3,070
Proximity key   995
Sunroof   1,190
Body kit   1,390
Aluminum trim   1,040
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Xenon/HID headlights   1,326
Metallic paint (extra cost)   587
Compass   81
Floor mats   119
Heated front seats   476
Satellite radio   638
Navigation system   2,610
Proximity key   846
Sunroof   1,012
Body kit   1,182
Aluminum trim   884
Options (change) 1,500 11,480
Options (change) 1,440 9,761
Destination 770 895
Total Price $36,860 $70,275
Total Invoice $35,417 $61,172

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,585
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICayenne
TrimRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine256hp I4385hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8100, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-18
Total Price$36,860$70,275
Adjustments for Features0-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$65,485
Total Invoice$35,417$61,172
Adjustments for Features0-4,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$57,002

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTICayenne
TrimRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
AWD w/low range $2200
Accessories 
Air compressor $35
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $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 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,450$7,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,170

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,326 lb.4,950 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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 washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%

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