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

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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,545

Audi A3 / S3 S3   
Difference: $27,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,400 $41,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
7-speed automated manual 3,420  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 550
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Navigation system 3,110  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
Floor mats 90  
Satellite radio 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
iPod integration 440  
Heated front seats 510  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Traffic information 0  
Convenience Package   750
Navigation Plus Package   2,600
235/35YR19   1,500
Cargo net   150
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597  
Sport Chrono Package 306  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 511
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Navigation system 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0  
Floor mats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
iPod integration 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Traffic information 0  
Convenience Package   697
Navigation Plus Package   2,418
235/35YR19   1,397
Cargo net   139
Options (change) 22,975 5,550
Options (change) 6,492 5,162
Destination 950 895
Total Price $75,325 $47,545

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 S3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,816
Model Year20102015
ModelCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$75,325$47,545
Adjustments for Features0-4,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,325$43,225

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015
ModelCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,980$7,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,023

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102015
ModelCaymanA3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in103.8 in
Length171.1 in175.4 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.4 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,042 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested37588%
Total Not Requested5012%
Navigation Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested70062%
Total Not Requested42538%

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