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Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,820

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $33,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelOptimaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimEXBaseSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $51,900 $62,100 $66,300
Stability control 650      
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Rear spoiler 200      
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Automatic climate control, front   650 650  
Leather sport seats       0
Floor mats       0
Air conditioning       1,760
Stability control 580      
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Rear spoiler 160      
Power Seat Package   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front   0 0  
Leather sport seats       0
Floor mats       0
Air conditioning       0
Options (change) 2,250 3,435 3,435 2,995
Options (change) 1,990 0 0 0
Destination 675 950 950 950
Total Price $22,820 $56,285 $66,485 $70,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,076
Model Year2008201120112011
ModelOptimaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimEXBaseSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 650, 4235, 9No audio
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$22,820$56,285$66,485$70,245
Adjustments for Features-2,330-775-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,490$55,510$65,710$70,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,200$14,735

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2008201120112011
ModelOptimaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimEXBaseSR
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Sunshade, rear$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,750$2,195$2,195$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$775$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,162-13-110

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20082011
ModelOptimaCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in95.1 in
Length186.4 in171.1 in
Width71.1 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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