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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $54,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGTI AutobahnBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,095 $75,200 $90,300 $95,000 $136,700 $173,200
Adaptive cruise control   2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490
Satellite radio   750 750 750 750 750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   790 790 790    
Rear wiper   360 360   360 360
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595 595 595
Blind spot warning system   850 850 850 850 850
Proximity key   1,090 1,090 1,090    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
Body kit   1,390 1,390 1,390 1,390  
Heated front seats   525        
Rearview camera   1,255 1,255 1,255 655 655
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,990        
Adaptive cruise control   0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0    
Rear wiper   306 306   306 306
Voice control for nav and audio   506 506 506 506 506
Blind spot warning system   0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   927 927 927    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   935 935 935 935 935
Body kit   0 0 0 0  
Heated front seats   0        
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0        
Options (change) 0 13,185 10,670 10,310 8,190 6,800
Options (change) 0 2,674 2,674 2,368 1,747 1,747
Destination 820 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $34,915 $89,360 $101,945 $106,285 $145,865 $180,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,895
Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGTI AutobahnBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine220hp I4300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionM6S7S7T8S7S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$34,915$89,360$101,945$106,285$145,865$180,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,455-2,005-3,130-7,755-9,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,915$87,905$99,940$103,155$138,110$171,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,035$15,250$50,205$83,365

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year201720122012201220122012
ModelGolf / GTIPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
TrimGTI AutobahnBaseSS HybridTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200 $1200$1200
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Remote app$25     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100    $100
Vehicle health reports$0     
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Second-row low console $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500     
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   $0$0
Rear spoiler$200     
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof $900$900$900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100     
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100     
App support$0     
Apple CarPlay support$100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50     
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0     
SD Card slot$25     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200     
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$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
Chronometer     $100
Compass$0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Performance meter     $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0     
Tires, high-efficiency (optional)   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$5,530$6,080$7,205$11,830$13,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,455$2,005$3,130$7,755$9,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-59-72-98-145-146

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20172012
ModelGolf / GTIPanamera
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in115.0 in
Length167.5 in195.6 in
Width70.8 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,881 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.8 ft315.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.7 ft344.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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