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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: $47,090

Lexus IS 300   
Difference: $21,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $39,700 $40,870
Sport Chrono Package 960 960 960    
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055 3,055    
Navigation system 3,430        
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 440 440      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090 2,090    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800 800    
Heated front seats 525 525 525    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 500 500
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 150 150
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Automatic climate control, front 650 650      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,645 2,645
F Sport Package       3,145 3,155
Sport Chrono Package 0 0 0    
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0 0    
Navigation system 0        
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0        
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 460 460
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 140 140
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Automatic climate control, front 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Infotainment Package   0      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,441 2,441
F Sport Package       2,893 2,905
Options (change) 16,210 16,420 8,930 6,440 6,450
Options (change) 451 451 451 5,934 5,946
Destination 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $69,060 $79,470 $77,380 $47,090 $48,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 300
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,208
Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
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)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,060$79,470$77,380$47,090$48,270
Adjustments for Features0-250-500-4,520-3,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,060$79,220$76,880$42,570$44,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,820$0$2,180

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012201220162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
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 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0  
Exterior 
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  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Chronometer$100$100$100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
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
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$50
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,145$4,395$4,645$8,665$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$500$4,520$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4-9-4,205-3,275

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelCaymanIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.2 in
Length171.1 in183.7 in
Width70.9 in71.3 in
Height51.4 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,584 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested47523%
Total Not Requested160077%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested117542%
Total Not Requested160058%

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