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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,975

Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium   
Difference: $61,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,650 $34,650 $85,000 $99,600 $103,000 $150,000 $184,400
Rear spoiler 375 375          
Cargo net 100 100 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     830 830 830    
Heated second row seats     550 550 550    
Blind spot warning system     1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060
Proximity key     1,100 1,100 1,100    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     500 500 500 500 500
Lane keeping assist     1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890
Rear spoiler 300 300          
Cargo net 80 80 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     706 706 706    
Heated second row seats     468 468 468    
Blind spot warning system     901 901 901 901 901
Proximity key     935 935 935    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     425 425 425 425 425
Lane keeping assist     1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456
Options (change) 475 475 8,150 8,150 8,150 5,670 5,670
Options (change) 380 380 6,928 6,928 6,928 4,819 4,819
Destination 850 850 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670
Total Price $32,975 $35,975 $94,200 $102,130 $112,200 $156,720 $184,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat 2.0T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $59,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,326
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp I4280hp V6330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH
TransmissionT6S6S8S8S8S8S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21
Total Price$32,975$35,975$94,200$102,130$112,200$156,720$184,450
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,905-5,180-3,605-7,905-13,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,975$35,825$92,295$96,950$108,595$148,815$171,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$4,655$16,300$56,520$78,775

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumBaseE-HybridSTurboTurbo S E-Hybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
6-speed automated manual $1100     
8-speed automated manual  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0    
AWD   $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600     
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100     
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350
Remote climate control   $25  $25
Remote start$150$150     
Semi-automated parking system$500$500     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Corner notification  $0$0$0$0$0
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100     
Forward collision warning$200$200     
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200     
Lane departure warning$200$200     
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400$400$400
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0     
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Second-row low console  $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100
Electric A/C (optional)   $0  $0
Electric heater (optional)   $0  $0
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack   $0  $0
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900     
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0
Android Auto support$100$100     
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Mirrorlink support$0$0     
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25     
Surround sound     $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25     
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer   $100  $100
Cornering lights     $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers     $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150     
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25
Performance meter   $150  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Road sign information  $75$75$75$75$75
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50     
Steering-linked headlights     $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200   $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat     $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100     
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  $200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,125$6,275$8,030$11,305$9,730$14,030$19,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,905$5,180$3,605$7,905$13,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-144-161-66-256-29658

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20182018
ModelPassatPanamera
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in116.1 in
Length191.6 in198.8 in
Width72.2 in76.3 in
Height58.5 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.23.7 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.946.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid

Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid

Lane keeping assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
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%

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