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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $89,115

Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $54,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaymanR8R8
TrimS4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,100 $114,200 $149,000
Power Seat Package 1,550    
Infotainment Package 3,640    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 650 650
Audio controls on steering wheel 615    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090    
Heated front seats 525    
Ceramic brake rotors 8,150 9,900 9,900
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 875 875
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,300 1,300
Carbon fiber trim 1,140 2,500 2,500
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,385 5,500 3,500
Voice control for nav and audio 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 530    
Convenience Package 2,230 2,100  
Navigation system   2,100  
iPod integration   100 0
Power Seat Package 0    
Infotainment Package 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 605 605
Audio controls on steering wheel 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0    
Heated front seats 0    
Ceramic brake rotors 6,928 9,207 9,207
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 813 813
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003 1,209 1,209
Carbon fiber trim 0 2,325 2,325
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 5,115 3,255
Voice control for nav and audio 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451    
Convenience Package 0 1,953  
Navigation system   1,953  
iPod integration   93 0
Options (change) 26,065 25,025 18,725
Options (change) 8,382 23,273 17,414
Destination 950 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 3,000 3,000
Total Price $89,115 $143,475 $171,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $52,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $122,812
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaymanR8R8
TrimS4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine320hp H6430hp V8525hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11140, 7465, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$89,115$143,475$171,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,115$141,775$169,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,750

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi R8

Model Year201220122012
ModelCaymanR8R8
TrimS4.25.2
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Off-road navigation system$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights$125  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,795$3,495$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,585-2,283

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Audi R8

Model Year20122012
ModelCaymanR8
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length171.1 in174.5 in
Width70.9 in75.0 in
Height51.4 in49.3 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft33.5 ft3

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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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Audi R8 4.2

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather700Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Hill start assist75No
Total Requested44051%
Total Not Requested42549%

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