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Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,209

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $19,106

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,021

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $16,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelCaymanCaymanES
TrimBaseS350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $34,120
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $30,253
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Floor mats 115 115  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 2,650
Wood trim 890 890  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360 330
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 500
Heated front seats 480 480  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090 815
Premium Plus Package     2,480
Rear side airbags     250
Rear spoiler     299
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Floor mats 98 98  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 2,230
Wood trim 757 757  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156 264
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 400
Heated front seats 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927 652
Premium Plus Package     2,058
Rear side airbags     200
Rear spoiler     199
Options (change) 11,055 11,055 7,324
Options (change) 9,401 9,401 6,003
Destination 860 860 765
Total Price $61,315 $71,015 $42,209
Total Invoice $53,336 $61,828 $37,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,366
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,928
Model Year200820082008
ModelCaymanCaymanES
TrimBaseS350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6295hp H6272hp V6
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 786, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$61,315$71,015$42,209
Adjustments for Features0-150-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,315$70,865$36,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0
Total Invoice$53,336$61,828$37,021
Adjustments for Features0-131-4,613
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,336$61,697$32,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082008
ModelCaymanCaymanES
TrimBaseS350
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
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents  $100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,030$1,180$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-4,613

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082008
ModelCaymanES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length170.9 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height51.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft314.7 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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested155070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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