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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: $43,240

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $14,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimVR6BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,200 $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200
Rear side airbags 350        
iPod integration 0        
Heated front seats 225 530 530    
Navigation system 1,800 1,780 1,780 1,780  
Adaptive cruise control 975        
Auto-dimming mirrors   420 420 420 420
PDLS   730 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700
Sunshades, second row   260 260 260 260
Compass   390 390 390 390
Roof rails   390 390 390 390
Aluminum trim   550 550    
Memory system, driver seat   380      
Panoramic sunroof   1,670 1,670 1,670 1,670
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440
Wood trim       0 0
Rear side airbags 310        
iPod integration 0        
Heated front seats 199 0 0    
Navigation system 1,589 0 0 0  
Adaptive cruise control 861        
Auto-dimming mirrors   0 0 0 0
PDLS   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Sunshades, second row   0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0
Roof rails   0 0 0 0
Aluminum trim   0 0    
Memory system, driver seat   0      
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0 0 0
Wood trim       0 0
Options (change) 3,350 9,240 8,860 7,050 5,270
Options (change) 2,959 0 0 0 0
Destination 690 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $43,240 $58,090 $65,310 $77,000 $83,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat VR6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,368
Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimVR6BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$43,240$58,090$65,310$77,000$83,520
Adjustments for Features0-3,455-3,455-6,655-7,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,240$54,635$61,855$70,345$75,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,220$15,710$20,930

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20082018201820182018
ModelPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
TrimVR6BaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225    
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Cargo net$40    
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
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    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100    
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   $150
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  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,615$9,070$9,070$12,270$13,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455$3,455$6,655$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-62-56-91-100

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20082018
ModelPassatMacan
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.7 in110.5 in
Length188.0 in184.3 in
Width71.7 in75.7 in
Height59.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,474 lb.3,903 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
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%
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 headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
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%
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 headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
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%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
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%
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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