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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,125

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $42,955

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim1.8T SELBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,245 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325            
Door sill trim plates 240            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 130            
Floor mats 235            
Cargo net 100            
Auto-dimming mirrors   420   420 420    
Porsche Connect Plus   1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Heated front seats   530   530 530    
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890
Sunroof   1,200 1,200        
Rearview camera   1,750 660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim             0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 270            
Door sill trim plates 200            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100            
Floor mats 185            
Cargo net 80            
Auto-dimming mirrors   0   0 0    
Porsche Connect Plus   0   0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats   0   0 0    
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof   0 0        
Rearview camera   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,030 9,430 6,140 7,140 7,140 5,390 5,390
Options (change) 835 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $28,125 $71,080 $73,890 $85,590 $106,790 $124,540 $168,040

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,952
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim1.8T SELBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I4300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$28,125$71,080$73,890$85,590$106,790$124,540$168,040
Adjustments for Features0-7,475-8,150-7,675-11,750-13,850-19,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,125$63,605$65,740$77,915$95,040$110,690$148,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,135$14,310$31,435$47,085$84,860

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelJettaCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim1.8T SELBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200      
Blind spot warning system$200      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Vehicle health reports$0      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat$40      
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential      $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Regenerative braking     $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100      
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0      
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25    $25$25
Traffic information $25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Cornering lights  $50 $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50 $50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150 $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0      
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0      
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,765$10,240$10,915$10,440$14,515$16,615$22,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,475$8,150$7,675$11,750$13,850$19,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110-116-94-116-117-122

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20182018
ModelJettaCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.4 in114.0 in
Length183.3 in191.1 in
Width70.0 in78.7 in
Height57.2 in67.4 in
Curb Weight2,931 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.7 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.762.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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