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Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $26,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,975

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $20,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $26,800
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $25,040
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Wood trim 890 890  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Limited Package     3,350
Premium Package     2,950
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616 616  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Wood trim 757 757  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Limited Package     3,250
Premium Package     2,635
Options (change) 11,135 11,135 7,700
Options (change) 9,468 9,468 7,135
Destination 860 860 800
Total Price $61,395 $71,095 $35,300
Total Invoice $53,403 $61,895 $32,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,594
Model Year200820082013
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$61,395$71,095$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,395$70,945$29,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0
Total Invoice$53,403$61,895$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-131-5,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,403$61,764$27,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082013
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,345$1,495$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-5,166

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082013
ModelCaymanOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.0 in
Length170.9 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height51.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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 seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
First-aid kit15No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested115095%
Total Not Requested655%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested243080%

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