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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,832

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron   
Difference: $42,023

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $63,800 $39,500
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Power sport seats 2,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 575
Rear wiper 360  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Rearview camera 1,515  
Aluminum trim 760  
Voice control for nav and audio 520  
Auto-dimming headlights 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320  
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Prestige Package   8,600
Metal pedals   195
Cargo net   155
Premium Package Plus 0  
Power sport seats 0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 536
Rear wiper 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Rearview camera 0  
Aluminum trim 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Auto-dimming headlights 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Prestige Package   7,998
Metal pedals   182
Cargo net   144
Options (change) 23,060 9,525
Options (change) 0 8,860
Destination 995 975
Gas Tax 0 -4,168
Total Price $87,855 $45,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,933
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,641
Model Year20152018
ModelCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine325hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-17
Total Price$87,855$45,832
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$87,855$43,922

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152018
ModelCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0
9 kWh battery pack $0
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Off-road navigation system$0 
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20152018
ModelCaymanA3 / S3 / RS3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in103.5 in
Length172.4 in169.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.4,012 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
15.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.039.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested135068%
Total Not Requested62532%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested915100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 e-tron

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights500No
Surround sound250Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested274051%
Total Not Requested267549%

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