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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,280

Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6   
Difference: $31,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.6 VR6BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,950 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Luxury #2 Package 5,250            
Sport Package 300            
Navigation system 1,800            
Rear side airbags 350            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Aluminum trim   1,000 1,000 1,000      
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450 450 450 450 450
Premium Package   5,700          
14-way power front seats     1,900        
Front buckets     0        
Sunroof     1,200        
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       960      
Heated front seats       530 530    
Wood trim             0
Luxury #2 Package 4,797            
Sport Package 274            
Navigation system 1,589            
Rear side airbags 310            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim   0 0 0      
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package   0          
14-way power front seats     0        
Front buckets     0        
Sunroof     0        
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       0      
Heated front seats       0 0    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 7,700 8,230 5,630 4,440 2,480 730 730
Options (change) 6,970 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 630 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $38,280 $69,880 $73,380 $82,890 $102,130 $119,880 $163,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,164
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.6 VR6BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$38,280$69,880$73,380$82,890$102,130$119,880$163,380
Adjustments for Features0-6,065-6,640-4,790-7,940-9,915-15,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,280$63,815$66,740$78,100$94,190$109,965$147,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925$14,285$30,375$46,150$83,775

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim3.6 VR6BasePlatinum 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
Remote app  $25    
Sunshade, rear$125      
Sunshades, second row$125      
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0      
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200     
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
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 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
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
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, remote$200      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information  $25    
Wi-Fi hotspot  $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$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  $25$25
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300     
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  $150$150
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $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   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$8,890$9,465$7,615$10,765$12,740$18,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065$6,640$4,790$7,940$9,915$15,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-91-95-61-82-87-101

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20062018
ModelPassatCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in114.0 in
Length188.2 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in78.7 in
Height58.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.2 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.262.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested448085%
Total Not Requested80015%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested235064%
Total Not Requested135036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

14-way power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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