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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: $31,135

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $36,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Cargo net 95 95 95            
Rear spoiler 375 375 375            
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    
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       530   530 530    
Proximity key       890 890 890 890 890 890
Sunroof       1,200          
Front buckets         0        
Premium Package         3,390        
Wood trim                 0
Cargo net 69 69 69            
Rear spoiler 300 300 300            
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    
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       0   0 0    
Proximity key       0 0 0 0 0 0
Sunroof       0          
Front buckets         0        
Premium Package         0        
Wood trim                 0
Options (change) 470 470 470 6,070 5,080 2,970 2,970 1,220 1,220
Options (change) 369 369 369 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,135 $33,435 $34,190 $67,720 $72,830 $81,420 $102,620 $120,370 $163,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,888
Model Year201220122012201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6S6S6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,190$67,720$72,830$81,420$102,620$120,370$163,870
Adjustments for Features00-100-6,825-8,950-6,450-10,525-12,650-18,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,135$33,435$34,090$60,895$63,880$74,970$92,095$107,720$145,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$2,985$14,075$31,200$46,825$84,625

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201220122012201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100        
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$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    
Remote start$150$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors        $4000
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
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300$300$300
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$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based        $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25      
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75      
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$75$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$200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings    $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0    
App support    $0    
Apple CarPlay support    $100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0      
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet    $150    
iPod integration$100$100$100      
Navigation map updates, three years    $0    
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25      
Surround sound    $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200    
Traffic + travel information       $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
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$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$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
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 $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$100
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,475$2,575$9,300$11,425$8,925$13,000$15,125$20,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$6,825$8,950$6,450$10,525$12,650$18,350
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-106-129-83-108-110-118

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122018
ModelPassatCayenne
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in114.0 in
Length191.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in78.7 in
Height58.5 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.4 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 Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.962.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

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 seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20020%
Total Not Requested80080%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
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 Requested125049%
Total Not Requested130051%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

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

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%

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