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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: $34,195

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $26,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $66,300 $27,270 $30,250
Navigation system 3,430     3,110 2,000 2,000
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710 475 475
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 530    
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230     1,275 1,275
Infotainment Package   3,640        
Leather sport seats       0    
Auto-dimming mirrors       690    
Air conditioning       1,760    
Floor mats       0    
Bluetooth cell phone link       0    
Xenon HID headlights       1,560    
Premium Plus Package         2,000 2,000
Cold Weather Package         500 500
iPod integration         -200 -200
Navigation system 0     0 1,860 1,860
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0 443 443
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 451    
Convenience Package 0 0     1,186 1,186
Infotainment Package   0        
Leather sport seats       0    
Auto-dimming mirrors       0    
Air conditioning       0    
Floor mats       0    
Bluetooth cell phone link       0    
Xenon HID headlights       0    
Premium Plus Package         1,860 1,860
Cold Weather Package         466 466
iPod integration         -186 -186
Options (change) 8,040 8,250 1,180 8,885 6,050 6,050
Options (change) 451 451 451 451 5,629 5,629
Destination 950 950 950 950 875 875
Total Price $60,890 $71,300 $69,630 $76,135 $34,195 $37,175

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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: $27,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,356
Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6330hp H6200hp I4140hp I4 D
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11235, 9195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$60,890$71,300$69,630$76,135$34,195$37,175
Adjustments for Features-50-300-3000-1,195-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,840$71,000$69,330$76,135$33,000$34,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$8,490$15,295$0$1,930

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year201220122012201220122012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionR2.0T2.0 TDI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Universal garage door opener$100$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
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$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights    $125$125
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50   
Headlight washers$50$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
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Interior trim, special color   $0  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$1,905$2,155$2,155$1,855$3,050$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$300$0$1,195$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-6-60-1,114-2,092

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60073%
Total Not Requested22527%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested105567%
Total Not Requested52533%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%

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