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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,750 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200
Door sill trim plates 150        
Cargo net 50        
Infotainment Package   3,990   3,990 3,990
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Power sport seats   2,320   2,320  
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
Auto-dimming headlights   520 520 520 520
Voice control for nav and audio   520 520 520 520
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
HD radio     1,040    
Proximity key     790    
App support     210    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Door sill trim plates 120        
Cargo net 40        
Infotainment Package   0   0 0
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Power sport seats   0   0  
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming headlights   0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
HD radio     0    
Proximity key     0    
App support     0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers       0  
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 200 12,295 4,155 11,625 11,545
Options (change) 160 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 995 995 995 995
Total Price $33,825 $65,890 $64,350 $76,720 $87,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,375
Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$33,825$65,890$64,350$76,720$87,740
Adjustments for Features-725-1,3500-1,850-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,100$64,540$64,350$74,870$82,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0$10,520$18,365

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimRF Grand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350$350
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Roll bar$200    
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0
Power retractable roof section$2000    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125$125
CD player, remote$100    
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0    
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Performance meter    $150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $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$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$4,420$5,045$3,695$5,545$8,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$1,350$0$1,850$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-686-200-24-57

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataCayman
Body2dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase90.9 in97.4 in
Length154.1 in172.4 in
Width68.3 in70.9 in
Height49.0 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162566%
Total Not Requested85034%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested112557%
Total Not Requested85043%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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