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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $26,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIRBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000
Autobahn Package 6,000          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,500        
Convenience Package     5,620 4,520 4,520  
Aluminum trim     995 995 995  
Proximity key     1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Compass     420 420 420 420
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Autobahn Package 5,760          
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,440        
Convenience Package     0 0 0  
Aluminum trim     0 0 0  
Proximity key     0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Compass     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Options (change) 6,000 1,500 9,665 8,565 8,565 2,260
Options (change) 5,760 1,440 638 638 638 638
Destination 770 770 975 975 975 975
Total Price $31,365 $36,860 $58,340 $73,940 $77,240 $109,235

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,713
Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIRBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4256hp I4300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8300, 8235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$31,365$36,860$58,340$73,940$77,240$109,235
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-6,105-7,505-7,155-12,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,910$52,235$66,435$70,085$96,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,545$0$14,200$17,850$44,470

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201220122011201120112011
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimGTIRBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
iPod integration$100$100    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,225$3,175$7,330$8,730$8,380$13,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$6,105$7,505$7,155$12,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,874-169-164-149-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122011
ModelGolf / GTICayenne
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.5 in114.0 in
Length165.4 in190.8 in
Width70.3 in76.3 in
Height58.3 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,399 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242573%
Total Not Requested91527%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152568%
Total Not Requested71532%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested152568%
Total Not Requested71532%

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