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Lexus GS vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,374

Lexus GS 350   
Difference: $16,706

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelGSGSGSCaymanCaymanCayman
Trim350460450hBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665 3,430    
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100        
Cargo net 59 59 59      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   530 530 530
Cooled or ventilated front seats 200 200   800 800 800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 330     980 980  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 620     2,090 2,090 2,090
Rear spoiler 200 200 200      
Power Seat Package       1,550 1,550 1,550
Convenience Package       2,230 2,230  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers       0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710  
Heated front seats       525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash       650 650 650
Wood trim       890 890  
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Infotainment Package         3,640  
Audio controls on steering wheel           125
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523 0    
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86        
Cargo net 35 35 35      
Obstacle detection, rear 430 430   451 451 451
Cooled or ventilated front seats 172 172   0 0 0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 284     0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 533     0 0 0
Rear spoiler 172 172 172      
Power Seat Package       0 0 0
Convenience Package       0 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers       0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0  
Heated front seats       0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash       0 0 0
Wood trim       0 0  
Heated steering wheel       0 0  
Infotainment Package         0  
Audio controls on steering wheel           0
Options (change) 3,599 2,224 1,924 15,230 15,440 6,865
Options (change) 3,146 1,963 1,730 451 451 451
Destination 875 875 875 950 950 950
Total Price $51,374 $58,469 $61,749 $68,080 $78,490 $75,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus GS 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,531
Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelGSGSGSCaymanCaymanCayman
Trim350460450hBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10235, 9325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$51,374$58,469$61,749$68,080$78,490$75,315
Adjustments for Features-4,785-5,985-5,860-150-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,589$52,484$55,889$67,930$78,090$75,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,895$9,300$0$10,160$7,385

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year201120112011201220122012
ModelGSGSGSCaymanCaymanCayman
Trim350460450hBaseSS Black Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50   
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power  $225   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400$400
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0$0
Media drive   $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system   $0$0$0
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Compass$0$0$0   
Cornering lights   $50$50$50
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000   
Total Value of Features$6,190$7,390$7,265$1,555$1,805$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,785$5,985$5,860$150$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,306-5,335-5,282-3-70

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112012
ModelGSCayman
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in95.1 in
Length190.0 in171.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height56.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested85098%
Total Not Requested152%
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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