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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: $26,770

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $41,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForteForte
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $22,100 $23,800
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Rear wiper 360   360 360    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235      
Proximity key   790        
App support   210        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   730   730    
HD radio   1,040        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Premium Tech Package         3,600 3,600
Floor mats         125 125
Cargo net         50 50
Universal garage door opener           350
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Power sport seats 0 0 0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 0   0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0      
Proximity key   0        
App support   0        
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0   0    
HD radio   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Premium Tech Package         3,236 3,236
Floor mats         102 102
Cargo net         42 42
Universal garage door opener           291
Options (change) 14,885 8,575 14,215 13,630 3,775 4,125
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 3,380 3,671
Destination 995 995 995 995 895 895
Total Price $68,480 $68,770 $79,310 $89,825 $26,770 $28,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Forte EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,229
Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForteForte
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6164hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20215/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$68,480$68,770$79,310$89,825$26,770$28,820
Adjustments for Features-3250-825-4,300-1,130-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,155$68,770$78,485$85,525$25,640$27,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$10,330$17,370$0$1,775

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year201620162016201620182018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForteForte
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSEXSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear wiper$175 $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Voice control for external devices    $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection    $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer   $100  
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150  
Performance meter   $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$3,670$3,345$4,170$7,645$4,475$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0$825$4,300$1,130$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-50-10-48-1,065-1,316

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20162018
ModelCaymanForte
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in171.3 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.2,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft323.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.056.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested60030%
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested92563%
Total Not Requested55037%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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 seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested295069%
Total Not Requested130031%

Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Rear air vents100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested285069%
Total Not Requested130031%

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