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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: $28,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSR2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $66,300 $24,740 $33,980
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230   675  
Front sport buckets 800 800      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615      
Navigation system 3,430   3,110 1,950 1,950
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 450 450
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Leather sport seats     0    
Auto-dimming mirrors     690    
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 650 800
Air conditioning     1,760    
Floor mats     0    
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 435 435
Cold Weather Package       700 700
Sport Package       1,800  
Sound Package       900  
Satellite radio       350 350
Convenience Package 0 0   614  
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0      
Navigation system 0   0 1,787 1,775
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 410 410
Infotainment Package   0      
Leather sport seats     0    
Auto-dimming mirrors     0    
Xenon HID headlights     0 592 728
Air conditioning     0    
Floor mats     0    
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 396 396
Cold Weather Package       637 637
Sport Package       1,638  
Sound Package       819  
Satellite radio       319 319
Options (change) 8,960 9,170 9,005 7,910 4,685
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,212 4,265
Destination 950 950 950 720 720
Total Price $61,810 $72,220 $76,255 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,293
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSR2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6200hp I4250hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11235, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$61,810$72,220$76,255$33,370$39,385
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-745-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,760$71,920$76,255$32,625$35,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$14,495$0$2,715

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSR2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$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$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$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
Surround sound $250   
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50   
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$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
Interior trim, special color  $0  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$2,030$2,280$1,980$2,725$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$745$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-40-691-3,753

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112006
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
Porsche Cayman

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested525100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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