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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: $46,709

Lexus IS 200t   
Difference: $23,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201720172017
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $37,825 $40,200 $41,370
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 530 530 530 500 500 500
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725 725   425 425 425
Heated steering wheel 250 250 250 150 150 150
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710        
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230        
Infotainment Package   3,640        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,835 2,835 2,835
F Sport Package       3,545 3,145 3,155
Cargo net       65 65 65
Rear spoiler       389 389 389
Blind spot warning system           600
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 451 451 451 460 460 460
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0 0   280 280 280
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0 140 140 140
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0        
Convenience Package 0 0        
Infotainment Package   0        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,616 2,616 2,616
F Sport Package       3,262 2,893 2,904
Cargo net       39 39 39
Rear spoiler       259 259 259
Blind spot warning system           552
Options (change) 16,955 17,165 8,930 7,909 7,509 8,119
Options (change) 451 451 451 7,056 6,687 7,250
Destination 950 950 950 975 975 975
Total Price $69,805 $80,215 $77,380 $46,709 $48,684 $50,464

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus IS 200t
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,572
Model Year201220122012201720172017
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11835, 15835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$69,805$80,215$77,380$46,709$48,684$50,464
Adjustments for Features-50-3000-4,585-6,010-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,755$79,915$77,380$42,124$42,674$45,004
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$7,625$0$550$2,880

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201220122012201720172017
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanISISIS
TrimBaseSS Black Edition200t300350
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD    $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system     $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0$0$0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0$0
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175   
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0   
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
HD radio   $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$15   
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  $75
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125
Boost gauge   $75  
Chronometer$100$100$100   
Cornering lights$50$50$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$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Performance meter   $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100   
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200$200
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$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$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood   $50$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$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,755$5,005$4,705$9,290$10,715$10,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$300$0$4,585$6,010$5,460
Value of Feature Adjustments-1-50-4,241-5,561-5,053

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122017
ModelCaymanIS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in110.2 in
Length171.1 in184.3 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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
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 200t

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested67527%
Total Not Requested182573%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested47521%
Total Not Requested175079%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested15033%
Total Not Requested30067%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Rearview camera200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested117540%
Total Not Requested175060%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested87570%
Total Not Requested37530%

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