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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: $36,150

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $28,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,805

Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo   
Difference: $22,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $35,300
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $32,963
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 920 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
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  
Cargo net     50
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Sport Chrono Package 782 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
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  
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 14,575 14,575 50
Options (change) 12,393 12,393 42
Destination 860 860 800
Total Price $64,835 $74,535 $36,150
Total Invoice $56,328 $64,820 $33,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,942
Model Year200820082014
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$64,835$74,535$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,835$74,385$30,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0
Total Invoice$56,328$64,820$33,805
Adjustments for Features0-130-5,419
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,328$64,690$28,386
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,362$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082014
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX Limited Turbo
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
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
Laminated front side windows  $200
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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
Chronometer$100$100 
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 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,905$2,055$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-5,419

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082014
ModelCaymanOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.0 in
Length170.9 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height51.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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