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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: $30,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $35,300
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Sport Chrono Package 960 960  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Automatic climate control, front 650 650  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 250 250  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725  
Wood trim 890 890  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Cargo net     50
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Power Seat Package 0 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Automatic climate control, front 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Heated steering wheel 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0  
Cargo net     42
Options (change) 14,155 14,365 50
Options (change) 451 451 42
Destination 950 950 800
Total Price $67,005 $77,415 $36,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX Limited Turbo
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,542
Model Year201220122014
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,005$77,415$36,150
Adjustments for Features0-250-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,005$77,165$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201220122014
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX Limited Turbo
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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
Blind spot warning system  $200
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
Rear air vents  $100
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Chronometer$100$100 
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 
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 
Launch control$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,570$1,820$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-4,867

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20122014
ModelCaymanOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.0 in
Length171.1 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height51.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,238 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
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
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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