Porsche 718 Cayman Porsche 718 Cayman 2017 Audi A3 Audi A3 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $28,395

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $53,900 $66,300 $27,270 $30,250
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640 475 475
Rear wiper 360 360    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 2,000 2,000
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Premium Package 1,780 1,370    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320    
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package     500 500
iPod integration     -200 -200
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 443 443
Rear wiper 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0 1,860 1,860
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Premium Package 0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0    
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package     466 466
iPod integration     -186 -186
Options (change) 7,640 7,230 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 0 0 5,629 5,629
Destination 1,050 1,050 875 875
Total Price $62,590 $74,580 $34,195 $37,175

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Porsche 718 Cayman dealer quotes or Audi A3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,846
Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp H4350hp H4200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$62,590$74,580$34,195$37,175
Adjustments for Features-1,845-1,8450-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,745$72,735$34,195$36,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,990$0$1,930

Return to top

Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year2017201720122012
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Residual heat$50$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive, small$5$5  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,645$3,645$1,800$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$1,845$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-31-260-978

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in101.5 in
Length172.4 in168.7 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height51.0 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.054.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40031%
Total Not Requested90069%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25Yes
Total Requested62576%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested145592%
Total Not Requested1258%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested62563%
Total Not Requested37537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Hatchbacks
See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.