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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $30,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200
Rear spoiler 375 375        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440
Lane departure warning     700 700 700  
Navigation system     1,780 1,780 1,780  
Porsche Connect Plus     1,720 1,720 1,720 1,720
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420    
Panoramic sunroof     1,670 1,670 1,670  
LED headlights     1,170 1,170 540 1,170
PDLS     730 730    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     950 950   950
Memory system, driver seat     380      
Proximity key     800 800 800  
Blind spot warning system     700 700 700  
Heated front seats     530 530    
Heated second row seats     530 530 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700
Wood trim         0 0
Premium Package Plus           3,600
Rear spoiler 300 300        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning     0 0 0  
Navigation system     0 0 0  
Porsche Connect Plus     0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0    
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0  
LED headlights     0 0 0 0
PDLS     0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0 0   0
Memory system, driver seat     0      
Proximity key     0 0 0  
Blind spot warning system     0 0 0  
Heated front seats     0 0    
Heated second row seats     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0
Wood trim         0 0
Premium Package Plus           0
Options (change) 375 375 14,220 13,840 10,580 10,110
Options (change) 300 300 0 0 0 0
Destination 850 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $32,875 $35,875 $63,070 $70,290 $80,530 $88,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,566
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine174hp I4280hp V6252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$32,875$35,875$63,070$70,290$80,530$88,360
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,570-4,570-7,545-9,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$35,725$58,500$65,720$72,985$78,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$7,220$14,485$20,390

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed automated manual $1100    
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100    
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system$500$500    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250 $250
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Body color exterior trim     $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0    
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75 $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Intersection assist  $25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50    
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Wood trim    $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,950$5,100$9,520$9,520$12,495$14,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,570$4,570$7,545$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-76-68-98-113

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatMacan
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.4 in110.5 in
Length191.6 in184.3 in
Width72.2 in75.7 in
Height58.5 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.953.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

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%
Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan 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%
Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan 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%
Lane departure warning
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Macan 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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested50069%
Total Not Requested22531%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested165062%
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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