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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: $37,020

Audi A3 2.0T   
Difference: $26,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.0T3.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $26,920 $35,875
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   475 475
Navigation system 3,430     1,950 1,950
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090 1,150 1,150
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Front sport buckets 800 800 800    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230   1,800  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Cold Weather Package       500 500
S Line Package       2,000  
Sport Package       1,400 1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   441 441
Navigation system 0     1,813 1,813
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0 1,069 1,069
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0   1,675  
Infotainment Package   0      
Cold Weather Package       466 466
S Line Package       1,860  
Sport Package       1,303 1,303
Options (change) 11,050 11,260 4,190 9,275 5,475
Options (change) 0 0 0 8,627 5,092
Destination 950 950 950 825 825
Total Price $63,900 $74,310 $72,640 $37,020 $42,175

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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: $28,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,473
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.0T3.2
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, 11325, 11195, 10195, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$63,900$74,310$72,640$37,020$42,175
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-1,145-3,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,900$74,060$72,390$35,875$38,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$8,490$0$2,505

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3A3
TrimBaseSS Black Edition2.0T3.2
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
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  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD changer, remote   $200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$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$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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,980$2,230$2,230$3,125$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$1,145$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3-1,067-3,535

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3

Model Year20122009
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

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%
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
Audi A3 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 195W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75061%
Total Not Requested47539%
S Line Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
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
Total Requested63050%
Total Not Requested62550%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 3.2

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15Yes
Total Requested240100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires400No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested65087%

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