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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,832

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $27,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $39,500
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 575
Rear wiper 360   360 360  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Aluminum trim 760 760 760 895  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520  
Auto-dimming headlights 520 520 520 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320 320 320  
Proximity key   790      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
HD radio   1,040      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Prestige Package         8,600
Metal pedals         195
Cargo net         155
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Power sport seats 0 0 0    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 536
Rear wiper 0   0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0 0 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
HD radio   0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Prestige Package         7,998
Metal pedals         182
Cargo net         144
Options (change) 20,530 13,620 19,860 16,155 9,525
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 8,860
Destination 995 995 995 995 975
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $74,125 $73,815 $84,955 $92,350 $45,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,853
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,710
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$74,125$73,815$84,955$92,350$45,832
Adjustments for Features-4750-975-3,225-4,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,650$73,815$83,980$89,125$41,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$10,330$15,475$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning    $200
Rear side airbags    $300
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper$175 $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
App support$0 $0$0 
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
In-vehicle Internet    $150
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Compass    $0
Cornering lights    $50
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights    $1000
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
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$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,190$3,715$4,690$6,940$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$0$975$3,225$4,035
Value of Feature Adjustments-60-11-35-3,733

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in103.5 in
Length172.4 in169.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.039.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested185075%
Total Not Requested62525%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested91572%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135092%
Total Not Requested1258%
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
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55032%
Total Not Requested115068%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested116570%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested274051%
Total Not Requested267549%

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