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Nissan 350Z vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Nissan 350Z vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,740

Nissan 350Z Touring   
Difference: $25,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
Model350Z350ZCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimTouringGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $33,340 $36,740 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $66,300
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 620          
Floor mats 95 95       0
Cargo net 80 80        
Door sill trim plates 110 110        
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 3,430     3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710   710
Heated front seats     525 525 525 525
Automatic climate control, front     650 650    
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650
Limited-slip rear differential     950 950 950  
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 1,560   1,560
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 125  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0     0
Infotainment Package       3,640    
Leather sport seats           0
Air conditioning           1,760
Bluetooth cell phone link           0
Side airbags with side curtain airbags 538          
Floor mats 69 69       0
Cargo net 53 53        
Door sill trim plates 78 78        
Navigation system 1,561 1,561 0     0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0   0
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front     0 0    
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Limited-slip rear differential     0 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights     0 0   0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers     0     0
Infotainment Package       0    
Leather sport seats           0
Air conditioning           0
Bluetooth cell phone link           0
Options (change) 2,705 2,085 9,090 9,300 2,250 8,315
Options (change) 2,299 1,761 0 0 0 0
Destination 695 695 950 950 950 950
Total Price $36,740 $39,520 $61,940 $72,350 $70,700 $75,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Nissan 350Z Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,943
Model Year200820082012201220122012
Model350Z350ZCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimTouringGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine306hp V6306hp V6265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 7240, 7235, 9325, 11325, 11235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$36,740$39,520$61,940$72,350$70,700$75,565
Adjustments for Features00-405-655-1,105-105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,740$39,520$61,535$71,695$69,595$75,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,780$0$10,160$8,060$13,925

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Features Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year200820082012201220122012
Model350Z350ZCaymanCaymanCaymanCayman
TrimTouringGrand TouringBaseSS Black EditionR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire$150$150    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 
Rear wiper$175$175    
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 $75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125$125 
Aux input  $50$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150 
Cornering lights    $50 
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$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100    
Interior trim, special color     $0
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0
Total Value of Features$1,915$1,915$2,320$2,570$3,020$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$405$655$1,105$105
Value of Feature Adjustments00-6-9-15-1

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Specifications Comparison: Nissan 350Z vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20082012
Model350ZCayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in95.1 in
Length169.8 in171.1 in
Width71.5 in70.9 in
Height52.1 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,340 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume6.8 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan 350Z Touring

Side airbags with side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80092%
Total Not Requested658%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested17533%
Total Not Requested35067%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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