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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: $43,950

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $22,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelCaymanCaymanES
TrimBaseS350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,300 $60,200 $36,725
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 815
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Satellite radio 750 750  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695  
Wood trim 890 890  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Floor mats 90 90  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,125 1,125 330
6-speed manual 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 500
Heated front seats 500 500 640
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     4,065
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 749
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0  
Wood trim 757 757  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Floor mats 0 0  
Navigation system 0 0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 303
6-speed manual 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 460
Heated front seats 0 0 588
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 553 553  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,749
Options (change) 14,795 14,795 6,350
Options (change) 4,134 4,134 5,849
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $66,045 $75,945 $43,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,984
Model Year200920092012
ModelCaymanCaymanES
TrimBaseS350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$66,045$75,945$43,950
Adjustments for Features00-4,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,045$75,945$39,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,900$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200920092012
ModelCaymanCaymanES
TrimBaseS350
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
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
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 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
MP3-compatible player  $50
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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$1,330$1,330$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,335
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,056

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092012
ModelCaymanES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in109.3 in
Length171.1 in191.1 in
Width70.9 in71.1 in
Height51.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90052%
Total Not Requested82548%

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