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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,315

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL   
Difference: $36,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelTiguanCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSELBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,975 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Premium Navigation Package 1,020            
FWD 0            
Class II trailer hitch 500            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   800 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   280 280 280 280 280 280
Proximity key   890 890 890 890 890 890
Wheel-lip moldings   990   990   990  
Roof rails   830 830 830 830 830 830
Panoramic sunroof   670 670 670 670 670 670
Class IV trailer hitch   660 660 660 660 660 660
Premium Package   5,700 3,390        
Comfort Lighting Package       330 330 330 330
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       960      
Heated front seats       530 530    
Rearview camera       660 660 660 660
Wood trim             0
Premium Navigation Package 978            
FWD 0            
Class II trailer hitch 430            
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass   0 0 0 0 0 0
Proximity key   0 0 0 0 0 0
Wheel-lip moldings   0   0   0  
Roof rails   0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof   0 0 0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch   0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Package   0 0        
Comfort Lighting Package       0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       0      
Heated front seats       0 0    
Rearview camera       0 0 0 0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 1,520 10,820 7,520 8,020 6,070 5,310 4,320
Options (change) 1,408 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 820 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $36,315 $72,470 $75,270 $86,470 $105,720 $124,460 $166,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,902
Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelTiguanCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSELBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp I4300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$36,315$72,470$75,270$86,470$105,720$124,460$166,970
Adjustments for Features0-6,465-7,365-5,390-9,140-11,340-16,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,315$66,005$67,905$81,080$96,580$113,120$149,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$15,075$30,575$47,115$83,975

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year2012201820182018201820182018
ModelTiguanCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
TrimSELBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor $35$35$35$35$35$35
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Remote app  $25    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Trailer sway control$25      
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75$75
Cargo net $40$40$40$40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200      
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300$300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $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 
Automatic start / stop $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
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 $0 $0
Body kit    $0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250      
Larger rear spoiler    $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0    
App support  $0    
Apple CarPlay support  $100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0      
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150    
iPod integration$100      
Navigation map updates, three years  $0    
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot$25      
Surround sound  $250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200    
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25 $25    
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge    $75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights     $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25  $25$25
Performance meter      $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25      
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500  
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
Folding passenger seat$150      
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  $150$150
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,400$9,865$10,765$8,790$12,540$14,740$20,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,465$7,365$5,390$9,140$11,340$16,990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-103-65-91-96-107

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20122018
ModelTiguanCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase102.5 in114.0 in
Length174.5 in191.1 in
Width71.2 in78.7 in
Height65.6 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,394 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.8 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.8 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.1 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Premium Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested340100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested155042%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160063%
Total Not Requested95037%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50Yes
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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