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Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,674

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $28,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition250350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $30,255 $35,705
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550 1,550    
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Navigation system 3,430 3,455   2,550 2,550
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725      
Wood trim 890 890      
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Luxury Package       3,495 3,495
Headlight washers       100 100
Cargo net       59 59
Power Seat Package 0 0 0    
Convenience Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0 0   2,168 2,168
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0      
Wood trim 0 0      
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Luxury Package       2,796 2,796
Headlight washers       80 80
Cargo net       35 35
Options (change) 13,250 13,275 4,775 6,704 6,704
Options (change) 451 451 451 5,479 5,479
Destination 950 950 950 715 715
Total Price $66,100 $76,325 $73,225 $37,674 $43,124

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 250
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,011
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,823
Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition250350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9325, 11194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$66,100$76,325$73,225$37,674$43,124
Adjustments for Features-250-250-1,835-2,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,850$76,300$73,225$35,839$40,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,450$7,375$0$4,500

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220072007
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition250350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
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 
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rearview camera   $200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200 $200  
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information$25 $25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
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
Total Value of Features$1,855$1,630$1,605$3,440$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$25$0$1,835$2,785
Value of Feature Adjustments-500-1,598-2,429

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122007
ModelCaymanIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in107.5 in
Length171.1 in180.1 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height51.4 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft313.0 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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