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Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,095

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelRX-8CaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $32,260 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200
Cargo net 40        
Navigation system 2,000        
Power sport seats   2,320 2,320 2,320  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790 1,790  
Premium Package Plus   3,620   2,950 1,965
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 365 615 165
CD changer, in-dash   570 670 570 670
Satellite radio   670 670 670  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710 710
Proximity key     790    
Infotainment Package         3,990
Adaptive sport seats plus         3,025
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         650
Cargo net 32        
Navigation system 1,720        
Power sport seats   0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus   0   0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0 0
Proximity key     0    
Infotainment Package         0
Adaptive sport seats plus         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         0
Options (change) 2,040 11,615 8,635 10,945 11,175
Options (change) 1,752 0 0 0 0
Destination 795 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,095 $65,210 $68,830 $76,040 $87,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,482
Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelRX-8CaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 950, 4235, 9235, 9445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$35,095$65,210$68,830$76,040$87,370
Adjustments for Features0-1,055-1,670-1,305-4,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,095$64,155$67,160$74,735$82,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005$10,580$18,670

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112016201620162016
ModelRX-8CaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGrand TouringBaseBlack EditionSGTS
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Second-row high console$250    
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
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
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
Rear spoiler$200    
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400$400
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 $0
HD radio    $50
Media drive  $15 $15
Navigation system$600 $600 $600
Off-road navigation system  $0 $0
Surround sound$250   $250
Traffic information  $25 $25
USB port  $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Chronometer    $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,255$4,870$4,505$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,055$1,670$1,305$4,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16-24-17-52

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20112016
ModelRX-8Cayman
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in97.4 in
Length175.6 in172.4 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height52.8 in50.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested140057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive15No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested105063%
Total Not Requested61537%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%
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 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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