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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,795

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $26,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,423

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $20,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,400 $58,900 $27,270 $30,250
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,392 $25,361 $28,134
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Floor mats 115 115    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Wood trim 890 890 400 400
Navigation system 3,070 3,070 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats 480 480    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Premium Plus Package     2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     1,275 1,275
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Floor mats 98 98    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Wood trim 757 757 372 372
Navigation system 2,610 2,610 1,860 1,860
Heated front seats 408 408    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Premium Plus Package     1,860 1,860
Convenience Package     1,186 1,186
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 10,605 10,605 6,650 6,650
Options (change) 9,019 9,019 6,187 6,187
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $60,800 $70,300 $34,795 $37,775
Total Invoice $52,889 $61,206 $32,423 $35,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,361
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM5M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,800$70,300$34,795$37,775
Adjustments for Features0-150-960-2,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,800$70,150$33,835$35,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,350$0$1,930
Total Invoice$52,889$61,206$32,423$35,196
Adjustments for Features0-131-895-1,873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,889$61,075$31,528$33,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,186$0$1,795

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,440$1,590$2,400$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$960$2,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-895-1,873

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20072012
ModelCaymanA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length170.9 in168.7 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height51.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.554.6 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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested120576%
Total Not Requested37524%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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