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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $29,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimVR6BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Rear side airbags 350            
iPod integration 0            
Navigation system 1,800            
Heated front seats 225 530   530 530    
Adaptive cruise control 975            
Comfort Lighting Package   330   330 330 330 330
Auto-dimming mirrors   420   420 420    
14-way power front seats   1,900          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Obstacle detection, rear   1,100          
Roof rails   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Sunroof   1,200          
Aluminum trim   1,000 1,000 1,000      
Sunshades, second row, power   450 450 450 450 450 450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310
Front buckets     0        
Premium Package     3,390        
Wood trim             0
Rear side airbags 310            
iPod integration 0            
Navigation system 1,589            
Heated front seats 199 0   0 0    
Adaptive cruise control 861            
Comfort Lighting Package   0   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors   0   0 0    
14-way power front seats   0          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Obstacle detection, rear   0          
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof   0          
Aluminum trim   0 0 0      
Sunshades, second row, power   0 0 0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0 0 0
Front buckets     0        
Premium Package     0        
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 3,350 11,520 9,430 7,320 6,320 4,570 4,570
Options (change) 2,959 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 690 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $43,240 $73,170 $77,180 $85,770 $105,970 $123,720 $167,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,366
Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimVR6BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
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)235/40-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$43,240$73,170$77,180$85,770$105,970$123,720$167,220
Adjustments for Features0-4,590-6,315-3,815-7,790-9,915-15,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,240$68,580$70,865$81,955$98,180$113,805$151,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,285$13,375$29,600$45,225$83,000

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2008201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimVR6BasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850$850
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Remote app  $25    
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225      
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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
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
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
iPod integration$100      
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    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$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
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  $25$25
Performance meter      $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150 $150$150$150
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    
Door sill trim plates $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
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
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
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 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   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$9,865$11,590$9,090$13,065$15,190$20,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590$6,315$3,815$7,790$9,915$15,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-66-86-47-77-84-98

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatCayenne
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in114.0 in
Length188.0 in191.1 in
Width71.7 in78.7 in
Height59.7 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
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 Platinum Edition

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
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 lighting150Yes
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested100039%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

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 warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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