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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: $30,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $37,900
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 575
Rear wiper 360   360 360  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
Satellite radio 670        
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515  
Proximity key   790      
Interior ambient lighting   340      
HD radio   1,040      
CDR Plus Audio System     1,700 1,700  
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025  
Cargo net         150
Metal pedals         195
iPod integration         350
Heated front seats         500
Power sport seats 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 536
Rear wiper 0   0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0        
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0  
Proximity key   0      
Interior ambient lighting   0      
HD radio   0      
CDR Plus Audio System     0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       0  
Cargo net         139
Metal pedals         181
iPod integration         325
Heated front seats         467
Options (change) 12,920 9,330 13,280 9,440 1,770
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,648
Destination 995 995 995 995 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,168
Total Price $66,515 $69,525 $78,375 $85,635 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,684
Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6150hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9235, 9235, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20205/55-16
Total Price$66,515$69,525$78,375$85,635$36,427
Adjustments for Features0-240-325-2,425-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,515$69,285$78,050$83,210$35,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,770$11,535$16,695$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanA3 / S3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSA3 e-tron
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200
Remote app    $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$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
Rear side airbags    $300
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper$175 $175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0
9 kWh battery pack    $0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive $15   
Navigation system $600   
Off-road navigation system $0   
SD Card slot    $25
Traffic information $25   
USB port $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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats    $300
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,680$3,765$5,865$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$240$325$2,425$1,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-4-28-1,002

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20162016
ModelCaymanA3 / S3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in103.5 in
Length172.4 in169.8 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 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
15.0 ft39.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.039.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162566%
Total Not Requested85034%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
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 mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested112557%
Total Not Requested85043%
CDR Plus Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested80047%
Total Not Requested90053%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested112576%
Total Not Requested35024%
CDR Plus Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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