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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: $33,890

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $27,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSR2.0T3.2 S line
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $66,300 $25,930 $34,915
Navigation system 3,430   3,110 1,950 1,950
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 450 450
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615      
Front sport buckets 800 800      
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230   350  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Leather sport seats     0    
Auto-dimming mirrors     690    
Air conditioning     1,760    
Floor mats     0    
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 435 435
Xenon HID headlights     1,560 800 800
S Line Package       2,500  
Cold Weather Package       700 700
iPod integration       0 0
Navigation system 0   0 1,813 1,813
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 418 418
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0      
Front sport buckets 0 0      
Convenience Package 0 0   325  
Infotainment Package   0      
Leather sport seats     0    
Auto-dimming mirrors     0    
Air conditioning     0    
Floor mats     0    
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 405 405
Xenon HID headlights     0 745 745
S Line Package       2,326  
Cold Weather Package       650 650
iPod integration       0 0
Options (change) 8,310 8,520 8,355 7,185 4,335
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,682 4,031
Destination 950 950 950 775 775
Total Price $61,160 $71,570 $75,605 $33,890 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,559
Model Year20112011201120082008
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, 9140, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$61,160$71,570$75,605$33,890$40,025
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-1,145-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,110$71,270$75,605$32,745$36,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$14,495$0$3,285

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112011201120082008
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
Universal garage door opener$100$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$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 player$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250   
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port$25$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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Interior trim, special color  $0  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,105$2,355$2,055$3,200$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$1,145$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-40-1,067-3,721

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20112008
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 headlights150No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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 port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

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, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested178067%
Total Not Requested87533%
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-125No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested600120%
Total Not Requested-100-20%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Ski sack50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested24083%
Total Not Requested5017%

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