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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $28,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $22,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $30,500
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $28,380
Sport Chrono Package 920 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990  
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Cargo net     50
Universal garage door opener     350
Sport Chrono Package 782 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692  
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Cargo net     42
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 9,965 9,965 400
Options (change) 8,474 8,474 333
Destination 860 860 895
Total Price $60,225 $69,925 $31,795
Total Invoice $52,409 $60,901 $29,608

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,932
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6245hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/45-18
Total Price$60,225$69,925$31,795
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,225$69,775$26,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0
Total Invoice$52,409$60,901$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-131-5,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,409$60,770$24,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200820082018
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
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $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 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
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 
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,680$2,830$8,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-5,131

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.4 in
Length170.9 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height51.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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