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Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,680

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $36,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanForte
TrimBaseSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $66,300 $18,395
Navigation system 3,430   3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Automatic climate control, front 650 650    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Floor mats     0  
Air conditioning     1,760  
Bluetooth cell phone link     0  
Aux input     0  
Leather sport seats     0  
Technology Package       1,800
Sunroof       750
Leather Package       1,000
Cargo net       40
Navigation system 0   0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Automatic climate control, front 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Floor mats     0  
Air conditioning     0  
Bluetooth cell phone link     0  
Aux input     0  
Leather sport seats     0  
Technology Package       1,570
Sunroof       655
Leather Package       870
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 6,525 6,735 6,700 3,590
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,127
Destination 950 950 950 695
Total Price $59,375 $69,785 $73,950 $22,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte Koup SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,031
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanForte
TrimBaseSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11235, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$59,375$69,785$73,950$22,680
Adjustments for Features0-250-50-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,375$69,535$73,900$21,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$14,525$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanForte
TrimBaseSRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Speaker lights   $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,720$1,970$1,770$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$50$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-1-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20112011
ModelCaymanForte
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in104.3 in
Length171.1 in176.4 in
Width70.9 in69.5 in
Height51.4 in55.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft312.6 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 information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte Koup SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested110086%
Total Not Requested17514%

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