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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $36,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,600 $64,100 $26,500
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320  
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 3,620 2,950  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Rearview camera 1,515 1,515  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Power-folding mirrors 320 320  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825 825  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Wood trim 1,515 1,515  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,250 1,250  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Navigation system     1,400
Premium Package     2,950
Limited Package     3,300
Power sport seats 0 0  
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Rearview camera 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Power-folding mirrors 0 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Navigation system     1,250
Premium Package     2,635
Limited Package     2,937
Options (change) 17,820 17,150 7,650
Options (change) 0 0 6,822
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $71,415 $82,245 $34,900

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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: $38,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,523
Model Year201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanOptima
TrimBaseSSX
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine275hp H6325hp H6274hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$71,415$82,245$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,415$81,745$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,330$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201620162012
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$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
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,310$3,810$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6-1,820

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162012
ModelCaymanOptima
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase97.4 in110.0 in
Length172.4 in190.7 in
Width70.9 in72.1 in
Height50.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,207 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 Volume15.0 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested187576%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested75058%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested137570%
Total Not Requested60030%

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 mirrors50Yes
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested122541%
Total Not Requested178059%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
Total Requested115096%
Total Not Requested504%

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