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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $53,900 $66,300 $32,750
Heated steering wheel 470 470  
Premium Package 1,780 1,370  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
LED headlights 1,170 1,170  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640  
Blind spot warning system 690 690  
Proximity key 790 790  
Navigation system 1,730 1,730  
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Premium Package 0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0  
LED headlights 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Blind spot warning system 0 0  
Proximity key 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 9,590 9,180 200
Options (change) 0 0 160
Destination 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $64,540 $76,530 $33,825

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,977
Model Year201720172018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine300hp H4350hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$64,540$76,530$33,825
Adjustments for Features-1,715-1,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,825$74,815$33,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,990$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201720172018
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
Media drive, small$5$5 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,060$6,060$4,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,715$1,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-28-240

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20172018
Model718 CaymanMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in90.9 in
Length172.4 in154.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height51.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested87569%
Total Not Requested40031%
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 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 Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

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