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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: $33,370

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $28,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,300 $60,200 $24,740 $33,980
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 650 800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 450 450
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 90 90    
Satellite radio 750 750 350 350
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 435 435
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 500 500    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Sport Package     1,800  
Convenience Package     675  
Sound Package     900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 592 728
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 410 410
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 0 0    
Satellite radio 0 0 319 319
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 396 396
Navigation system 0 0 1,787 1,775
Heated front seats 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 553 553    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
Cold Weather Package     637 637
Sport Package     1,638  
Convenience Package     614  
Sound Package     819  
Options (change) 11,095 11,095 7,910 4,685
Options (change) 2,450 2,450 7,212 4,265
Destination 950 950 720 720
Total Price $62,345 $72,245 $33,370 $39,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,710
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$62,345$72,245$33,370$39,385
Adjustments for Features00-885-4,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,345$72,245$32,485$35,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,900$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Ski sack  $50$50
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
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150
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, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,565$1,565$2,450$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$885$4,185
Value of Feature Adjustments00-820-3,883

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20092006
ModelCaymanA3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length171.1 in168.7 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height51.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Map lights25No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested168082%
Total Not Requested37518%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested47590%
Total Not Requested5010%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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