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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,570

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $38,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $53,900 $66,300 $25,380 $29,280
Heated steering wheel 470 470    
Premium Package 1,780 1,370    
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825 3,825    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 640 640    
Blind spot warning system 690 690    
Interior ambient lighting 340 340    
Navigation system 1,730 1,730    
Proximity key 790 790    
Metal pedals 535 535    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   2,070    
Lighting Package     995  
Rear spoiler     375  
Heated steering wheel 0 0    
Premium Package 0 0    
Adaptive sport seats plus 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Blind spot warning system 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0    
Metal pedals 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   0    
Lighting Package     856  
Rear spoiler     300  
Options (change) 10,800 12,460 1,370 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,156 0
Destination 1,050 1,050 820 820
Total Price $65,750 $79,810 $27,570 $30,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,941
Model Year2017201720152015
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4350hp H4170hp I4210hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)110, 6110, 6400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$65,750$79,810$27,570$30,100
Adjustments for Features-1,835-2,335-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,915$77,475$27,170$30,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,560$0$2,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2017201720152015
Model718 Cayman718 CaymanJettaJetta
TrimBaseS1.8T SEL2.0T GLI SEL
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rear air vents  $100$100
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 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
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  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
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  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, 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  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,485$5,985$4,050$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$2,335$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-29-31-3820

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 718 Cayman vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172015
Model718 CaymanJetta
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in104.4 in
Length172.4 in183.3 in
Width70.9 in70.0 in
Height51.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.2,860 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
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 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested80094%
Total Not Requested506%

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