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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: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $41,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820172017201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $59,600 $65,600 $76,200 $78,700 $81,600 $97,200 $116,500 $159,600
Cargo net 100 100                
Rear spoiler 375 375                
Porsche Connect Plus     1,250   1,250 1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790 790 790 790    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning     690 690 690 690 690 690 690 690
Premium Plus Package     9,090 6,780            
Comfort Lighting Package         325 325 325 325 325 325
Auto-dimming mirrors         420 420   420    
Heated front seats         525 525   525    
Heated second row seats         525 525 525 525    
Blind spot warning system         850 850 850 850 850 850
Proximity key         890 890 890 890 890 890
Rearview camera         655 655 655 655 655 655
LED headlights         2,070 2,070 2,070 1,465    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)         960 960        
Wood trim                   0
Cargo net 80 80                
Rear spoiler 300 300                
Porsche Connect Plus     0   0 0   0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning     0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Plus Package     0 0            
Comfort Lighting Package         0 0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors         0 0   0    
Heated front seats         0 0   0    
Heated second row seats         0 0 0 0    
Blind spot warning system         0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key         0 0 0 0 0 0
Rearview camera         0 0 0 0 0 0
LED headlights         0 0 0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)         0 0        
Wood trim                   0
Options (change) 475 475 14,120 10,560 12,250 12,250 9,095 10,685 6,960 6,960
Options (change) 380 380 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -5,335 -5,335 0 0 0
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $74,770 $77,210 $89,500 $86,665 $86,410 $108,935 $124,510 $167,610

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,629
Model Year2018201820172017201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6333hp V6 PiH333hp V6 PiH440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6S6T8T8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19265/50-19275/45-20275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$32,975$35,975$74,770$77,210$89,500$86,665$86,410$108,935$124,510$167,610
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,315-6,740-5,015-4,840-5,265-8,840-10,040-15,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$35,825$68,455$70,470$84,485$81,825$81,145$100,095$114,470$151,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$2,015$16,030$13,370$12,690$31,640$46,015$83,415

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2018201820172017201720172017201720172017
ModelPassatPassatCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBasePlatinum EditionSS E-HybridS E-Hybrid Platinum EditionGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100         
6-speed automated manual $1100        
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0        
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850$850$850$850
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35$35$35
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100        
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150        
Semi-automated parking system$500$500        
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350    $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200        
Ceramic brake rotors         $4000
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100        
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100        
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200        
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100$100  $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0        
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25        
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$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 
11 kWh battery pack     $0$0   
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0$0   
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$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$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  $0$0 $0
Body kit       $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75        
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$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$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75  $75$75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100        
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0        
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25        
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25        
Surround sound   $250  $250 $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25      $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge       $75$75$75
Chronometer         $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25    $25$25
Performance meter         $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50        
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25        
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$300      
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100 $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200  $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150    $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75     $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        
Power lumbar adjuster, 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    $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$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$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0  
Transmission 
Launch control         $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,400$4,550$10,715$11,140$9,415$9,240$9,665$13,240$14,440$20,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,315$6,740$5,015$4,840$5,265$8,840$10,040$15,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-89-92-59239261-85-85-99

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,275 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

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%
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 Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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 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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested192536%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
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 Requested260063%
Total Not Requested152537%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

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%
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%
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
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Total Requested32562%
Total Not Requested20038%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
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%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
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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