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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: $33,460

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $31,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelPassatPassatPassat718 Cayman718 Cayman
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,790 $33,925 $35,995 $53,900 $66,300
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Cargo net 100 100 100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375 375 375 825 825
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,825 3,825
Heated steering wheel       470 470
Metallic paint (extra cost)       640 640
Interior ambient lighting       340 340
Proximity key       790 790
Navigation system       1,730 1,730
Premium Package       1,780 1,370
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Cargo net 80 80 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300 300 300 0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus       0 0
Heated steering wheel       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Interior ambient lighting       0 0
Proximity key       0 0
Navigation system       0 0
Premium Package       0 0
Options (change) 850 850 850 10,400 9,990
Options (change) 680 680 680 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 1,050 1,050
Total Price $33,460 $35,595 $37,665 $65,350 $77,340

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,841
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelPassatPassatPassat718 Cayman718 Cayman
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp I4150hp I4 D280hp V6300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionT6S6S6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,460$35,595$37,665$65,350$77,340
Adjustments for Features-1,145-1,145-1,24500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,315$34,450$36,420$65,350$77,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$4,105$0$11,990

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelPassatPassatPassat718 Cayman718 Cayman
Trim1.8T SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rear air vents$100$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$75  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Media drive, small   $5$5
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450$450$450  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,165$5,265$4,020$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$1,145$1,245$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,095-1,095-1,19100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,173 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

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
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

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, 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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%

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