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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $37,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelPassatPassat718 Cayman718 Cayman
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $53,900 $66,300
Rear spoiler 375 375    
Cargo net 100 100    
Adaptive sport seats plus     3,825 3,825
Porsche Connect Plus     1,300 1,300
Navigation system     1,730 1,730
Heated steering wheel     470 470
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,670 1,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)     640 640
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     340 340
Metal pedals     535 535
Blind spot warning system     690 690
Proximity key     790 790
LED headlights     1,170 1,170
Power-folding mirrors     320 320
Premium Package     1,780 1,370
Rear spoiler 300 300    
Cargo net 80 80    
Adaptive sport seats plus     0 0
Porsche Connect Plus     0 0
Navigation system     0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Interior ambient lighting     0 0
Metal pedals     0 0
Blind spot warning system     0 0
Proximity key     0 0
LED headlights     0 0
Power-folding mirrors     0 0
Premium Package     0 0
Options (change) 475 475 15,260 14,850
Options (change) 380 380 0 0
Destination 850 850 1,050 1,050
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $70,210 $82,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,804
Model Year2018201820172017
ModelPassatPassat718 Cayman718 Cayman
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4280hp V6300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionT6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$32,975$35,975$70,210$82,200
Adjustments for Features-1,805-1,95500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,170$34,020$70,210$82,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$11,990

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year2018201820172017
ModelPassatPassat718 Cayman718 Cayman
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed automated manual $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rear air vents$100$100  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive, small  $5$5
Mirrorlink support$0$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,400$6,550$4,595$4,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$1,955$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,729-1,87300

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20182017
ModelPassat718 Cayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in97.4 in
Length191.6 in172.4 in
Width72.2 in70.9 in
Height58.5 in51.0 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested77561%
Total Not Requested50039%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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