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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: $31,040

Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium   
Difference: $24,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200
Rear spoiler 375 375 375        
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420 420 420
Navigation system       1,780 1,780 1,780  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700 700 700
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       530 530    
Proximity key       800 800 800 800
Memory system, driver seat       380      
Panoramic sunroof       1,670 1,670 1,670 1,670
Wood trim           0 0
Rear spoiler 300 300 300        
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0 0 0
Navigation system       0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0 0
Heated front seats       0 0    
Proximity key       0 0 0 0
Memory system, driver seat       0      
Panoramic sunroof       0 0 0 0
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 375 375 375 6,280 5,900 5,370 3,590
Options (change) 300 300 300 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $55,130 $62,350 $75,320 $81,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.5L SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,829
Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionT6S6S6S7S7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$55,130$62,350$75,320$81,840
Adjustments for Features00-100-6,005-6,005-9,505-10,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$49,125$56,345$65,815$71,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$7,220$16,690$21,910

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year2012201220122018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatMacanMacanMacanMacan
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseSGTSTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100    
7-speed automated manual   $1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power      $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Terrain selector   $200$200$200$200
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Residual heat   $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75    
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$75    
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$900    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
iPod integration$100$100$100    
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port   $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$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
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat      $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$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$3,050$3,050$3,150$9,055$9,055$12,555$13,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$6,005$6,005$9,505$10,805
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96-114-101-133-139

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,167 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

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 S

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 GTS

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

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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