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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $27,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $61,500 $26,920 $35,875
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 475 475
Satellite radio 750 750    
Automatic climate control, front 550 550    
Floor mats 90 90    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990 1,150 1,150
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,950 1,950
Heated front seats 510 510    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650    
Cold Weather Package     500 500
Convenience Package     1,800  
S Line Package     2,000  
Sport Package     1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 441 441
Satellite radio 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 468 468    
Floor mats 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692 1,069 1,069
Navigation system 0 0 1,813 1,813
Heated front seats 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 553 553    
Cold Weather Package     466 466
Convenience Package     1,675  
S Line Package     1,860  
Sport Package     1,303 1,303
Options (change) 12,400 12,400 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 4,142 4,142 8,627 5,092
Destination 950 950 825 825
Total Price $64,750 $74,850 $37,020 $42,175

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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: $29,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,035
Model Year2010201020092009
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2
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)205/55-17235/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$64,750$74,850$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features00-1,460-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,750$74,850$35,560$38,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0$2,505

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year2010201020092009
ModelCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseS2.0T3.2
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
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 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD changer, remote  $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
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$3,225$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,460$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,360-3,828

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20102009
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, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75061%
Total Not Requested47539%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Fog lights125Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested63050%
Total Not Requested62550%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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