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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: $22,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $41,100
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 550
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,810 2,810  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230 750
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Navigation Plus Package     2,600
235/35YR19     1,500
Cargo net     150
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0  
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 511
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0 697
Infotainment Package   0  
Navigation Plus Package     2,418
235/35YR19     1,397
Cargo net     139
Options (change) 17,020 17,230 5,550
Options (change) 0 0 5,162
Destination 950 950 895
Total Price $69,870 $80,280 $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 S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,263
Model Year201120112015
ModelCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$69,870$80,280$47,545
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,870$80,030$42,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201120112015
ModelCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
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
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$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Chronometer$100$100 
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,005$2,255$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-5,071

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20112015
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 Weight2,977 lb.3,176 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 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 Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102576%
Total Not Requested32524%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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 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 Requested75056%
Total Not Requested60044%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested102576%
Total Not Requested32524%

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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