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Porsche Cayman vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,615

Acura RL   
Difference: $14,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanRL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $46,280
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950 950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Wood trim 890 890    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Technology Package       3,620
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Technology Package       3,245
Options (change) 12,145 12,355 4,395 3,620
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,245
Destination 950 950 950 715
Total Price $64,995 $75,405 $72,845 $50,615

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RL
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,767
Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanRL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19245/50-17
Total Price$64,995$75,405$72,845$50,615
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,945$75,105$72,845$45,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,900$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Acura RL

Model Year2012201220122008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanRL
TrimBaseSS Black EditionBase
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
RWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300  
Wood trim, alternative type   $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,520$2,220$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-40-4,807

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelCaymanRL
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.2 in
Length171.1 in193.6 in
Width70.9 in72.2 in
Height51.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested39027%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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