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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: $30,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122013
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $26,800
Navigation system 3,430   1,400
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Wood trim 890 890  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,350
Navigation system 0   1,250
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Power Seat Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0  
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     3,250
Options (change) 12,665 12,875 7,700
Options (change) 0 0 7,135
Destination 950 950 800
Total Price $65,515 $75,925 $35,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,787
Model Year201220122013
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,515$75,925$35,300
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,515$75,675$30,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122013
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$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
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 
Rear air vents  $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats$75$75 
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$1,510$1,760$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-4,241

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122013
ModelCaymanOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.0 in
Length171.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height51.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,224 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%
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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested213070%
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%

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