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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: $36,427

Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $22,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $37,900
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   575
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560    
Heated front seats 525 525 525 500
Audio controls on steering wheel     125  
Cargo net       150
Metal pedals       195
iPod integration       350
Power Seat Package 0 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   536
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Xenon HID headlights 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0 467
Audio controls on steering wheel     0  
Cargo net       139
Metal pedals       181
iPod integration       325
Options (change) 6,485 6,485 3,690 1,770
Options (change) 451 451 451 1,648
Destination 950 950 950 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $59,335 $69,535 $72,140 $36,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,980
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9325, 11180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/55-16
Total Price$59,335$69,535$72,140$36,427
Adjustments for Features00-1,690-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,335$69,535$70,450$31,767
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,200$11,115$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseSS Black EditionA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera   $200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags   $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger   $0
9 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0 
HD radio   $50
iPod integration   $100
Media drive  $15 
Navigation system  $600 
Off-road navigation system  $0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information  $25 
USB port  $25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Chronometer$100$100$100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,690$1,690$3,380$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,690$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments00-33-4,305

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanA3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.5 in
Length171.1 in169.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,617 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.10.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.539.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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