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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: $20,380

Kia Forte Koup SX   
Difference: $33,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForte
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $66,300 $17,695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel     125    
Floor mats       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Leather sport seats       0  
Leather seating surfaces         1,000
Sunroof         700
Cargo net         40
Universal garage door opener         70
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         180
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0    
Floor mats       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Leather seating surfaces         870
Sunroof         610
Cargo net         32
Universal garage door opener         55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         145
Options (change) 1,235 1,235 650 2,995 1,990
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,712
Destination 950 950 950 950 695
Total Price $54,085 $64,285 $69,100 $70,245 $20,380

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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 Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,897
Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForte
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6330hp H6173hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9325, 11No audio?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$54,085$64,285$69,100$70,245$20,380
Adjustments for Features00-2,590-375-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,085$64,285$66,510$69,870$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,200$12,425$15,785$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122012201220122010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForte
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRKoup SX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Side curtain airbags    $350
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125 $125
Aux input$50$50$50 $50
CD player$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0  
Media drive  $15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 $50
Navigation system  $600  
Off-road navigation system  $0  
Satellite radio  $200 $200
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information  $25  
USB port  $25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 $150
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Speaker lights    $100
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,605$1,605$4,195$1,980$3,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,590$375$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments00-36-5-1,456

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20122010
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 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

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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