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Porsche Cayman vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $33,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanElementElement
TrimBaseSS Black EditionREXSC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $66,300 $22,385 $23,270
Navigation system 3,430     3,110 1,700 1,700
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Infotainment Package   3,640        
Air conditioning       1,760    
Aux input       0    
Floor mats       0    
Navigation system 0     0 1,577 1,577
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0        
Air conditioning       0    
Aux input       0    
Floor mats       0    
Options (change) 5,350 5,560 720 6,175 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,577 1,577
Destination 950 950 950 950 670 670
Total Price $58,200 $68,610 $69,170 $73,425 $24,755 $25,640

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,375
Model Year201220122012201220092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanElementElement
TrimBaseSS Black EditionREXSC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6330hp H6166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11235, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$58,200$68,610$69,170$73,425$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-1,015-1,265-2,615-865-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,185$67,345$66,555$72,560$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$9,370$15,375$0$1,735

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220092009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanElementElement
TrimBaseSS Black EditionREXSC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
5-speed automatic    $900 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150  
Console without shifter     $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments    $100$100
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Removable cooler console    $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Rear wiper    $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot    $25$25
Surround sound $250$250   
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150   
Cornering lights  $50   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150   
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Interior trim, special color   $0  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Removable second row seats    $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,710$3,960$5,310$3,560$3,545$2,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,015$1,265$2,615$865$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-17-18-36-11-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122009
ModelCaymanElement
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in101.4 in
Length171.1 in169.9 in
Width70.9 in71.6 in
Height51.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.574.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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 port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested87580%
Total Not Requested22520%

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