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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $63,300

Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T   
Difference: $11,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $47,300
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Heated steering wheel 470  
Premium Package 1,780  
7-speed automated manual 3,200 1,400
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,670  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 475
Interior ambient lighting 340  
Proximity key 790  
Carbon fiber trim 1,535 500
Navigation system 1,730  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Blind spot warning system 690  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,950
Prestige Package   6,700
Adaptive cruise control   2,100
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
Premium Package 0  
7-speed automated manual 0 1,302
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 443
Interior ambient lighting 0  
Proximity key 0  
Carbon fiber trim 0 466
Navigation system 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Blind spot warning system 0  
Audi Drive Select Package   3,673
Prestige Package   6,232
Adaptive cruise control   1,954
Options (change) 19,780 15,125
Options (change) 0 14,070
Destination 1,050 875
Total Price $74,730 $63,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,692
Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4333hp V6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$74,730$63,300
Adjustments for Features0-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,730$59,870

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanA4 / S4
TrimBaseS4 3.0T
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Media drive, small$5 
Off-road navigation system$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,660$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,193

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20172012
Model718 CaymanA4 / S4
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.6 in
Length172.4 in185.2 in
Width70.9 in71.9 in
Height51.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,010 lb.3,637 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

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 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 seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested117592%
Total Not Requested1008%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Audi Drive Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Active steering1000No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested50023%
Total Not Requested170077%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested104037%

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