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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 Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimEXBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
Convenience Package 700      
Appearance Package 700      
Stability control 650      
Rear spoiler 200      
Power Seat Package   1,550 1,550 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710  
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Automatic climate control, front   650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel       125
Convenience Package 625      
Appearance Package 625      
Stability control 580      
Rear spoiler 160      
Power Seat Package   0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0  
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel       0
Options (change) 2,250 3,435 3,435 2,200
Options (change) 1,990 0 0 0
Destination 675 950 950 950
Total Price $22,820 $56,285 $66,485 $70,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,814
Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimEXBaseSS Black Edition
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, 9325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$22,820$56,285$66,485$70,650
Adjustments for Features-1,55500-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,265$56,285$66,485$68,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,200$11,975

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2008201220122012
ModelOptimaCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimEXBaseSS Black Edition
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
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$400
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Off-road navigation system   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150
Automatic headlights$125   
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,250$1,695$1,695$4,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$0$0$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,44300-32

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20082012
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 S Black Edition

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%

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