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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: $36,427

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $30,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016
ModelCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,400 $61,500 $37,900
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 960 960  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 575
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Floor mats 90 90  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
iPod integration 440 440 350
Heated front seats 510 510 500
Cargo net     150
Metal pedals     195
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Sport Chrono Package 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 536
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Floor mats 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842  
Navigation system 0 0  
iPod integration 0 0 325
Heated front seats 0 0 467
Cargo net     139
Metal pedals     181
Options (change) 14,435 14,435 1,770
Options (change) 4,771 4,771 1,648
Destination 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $66,785 $76,885 $36,427

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,003
Model Year201020102016
ModelCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/55-16
Total Price$66,785$76,885$36,427
Adjustments for Features00-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,785$76,885$33,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,100$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201020102016
ModelCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Chronometer$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,805$2,805$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,929

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20102016
ModelCaymanA3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.5 in
Length171.1 in169.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.539.5 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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 seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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