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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: $46,193

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $20,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanESES
TrimBaseSS Black Edition350300h
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $38,900 $41,820
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 450 450
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 500 500
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 980 980      
Wood trim 890 890      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800    
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Audio controls on steering wheel     125    
Luxury Package       1,670 1,670
Sunshade, rear, power       210 210
LED headlights       515 515
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,590 2,590
Cargo net       64 64
Rear spoiler       319  
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 415 415
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 460 460
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Audio controls on steering wheel     0    
Luxury Package       1,536 1,536
Sunshade, rear, power       192 192
LED headlights       473 473
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,392 2,392
Cargo net       38 38
Rear spoiler       209  
Options (change) 13,450 13,660 5,335 6,318 5,999
Options (change) 451 451 451 5,715 5,506
Destination 950 950 950 975 975
Total Price $66,300 $76,710 $73,785 $46,193 $48,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus ES 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,607
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanESES
TrimBaseSS Black Edition350300h
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6M6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$66,300$76,710$73,785$46,193$48,794
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-6,560-6,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,250$76,410$73,785$39,633$42,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,535$0$2,476

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanESES
TrimBaseSS Black Edition350300h
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Metal pedals$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim$300$300 $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$2,855$3,105$2,805$9,365$9,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$6,560$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-50-6,125-6,255

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122017
ModelCaymanES
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in111.0 in
Length171.1 in192.7 in
Width70.9 in71.7 in
Height51.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft315.2 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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70082%
Total Not Requested15018%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

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%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested1700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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