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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: $34,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $28,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $61,500 $25,930 $34,915
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 450 450
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 90 90    
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 435 435
Heated front seats 510 510    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 800 800
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,950 1,950
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Satellite radio 750 750    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
S Line Package     2,500  
Audio Package     1,000  
Convenience Package     350  
Cold Weather Package     700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 418 418
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0 405 405
Heated front seats 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 745 745
Navigation system 0 0 1,813 1,813
CD changer, in-dash 553 553    
Satellite radio 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
S Line Package     2,326  
Audio Package     930  
Convenience Package     325  
Cold Weather Package     650 650
Options (change) 11,105 11,105 8,185 4,335
Options (change) 2,450 2,450 7,612 4,031
Destination 950 950 775 775
Total Price $63,455 $73,555 $34,890 $40,025

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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: $29,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,789
Model Year2010201020082008
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$63,455$73,555$34,890$40,025
Adjustments for Features00-1,410-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,455$73,555$33,480$35,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$2,485

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year2010201020082008
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,765$1,765$3,175$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,410$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,313-3,781

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102008
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
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested178067%
Total Not Requested87533%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Compass0No
Total Requested25067%
Total Not Requested12533%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2 S line

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested47595%
Total Not Requested255%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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