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Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,150

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $8,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaymanCaymanLS
TrimBaseS460
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,630
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230  
Navigation system 3,430    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Wood trim 890 890  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Heated front seats 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 2,090 2,090  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,180  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 800 800  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530  
Infotainment Package   3,640  
Luxury Value Edition     965
Comfort Package     2,035
Sport Special Edition     685
Sport Package     6,185
Cargo net     64
Adaptive Sports Seats 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0  
Navigation system 0    
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Wood trim 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0  
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003 1,003  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451  
Infotainment Package   0  
Luxury Value Edition     889
Comfort Package     1,872
Sport Special Edition     631
Sport Package     5,691
Cargo net     38
Options (change) 17,300 17,510 9,934
Options (change) 1,454 1,454 9,121
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $70,150 $80,560 $78,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,743
Model Year201220122012
ModelCaymanCaymanLS
TrimBaseS460
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H6320hp H6380hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/45-19
Total Price$70,150$80,560$78,439
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,150$80,310$70,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus LS

Model Year201220122012
ModelCaymanCaymanLS
TrimBaseS460
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power door closers  $300
Power rear side windows  $200
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
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 
Body kit  $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Self-repairing paint  $0
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated second row seats  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,180$1,430$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7-7,075

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122012
ModelCaymanLS
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in116.9 in
Length171.1 in198.0 in
Width70.9 in73.8 in
Height51.4 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.4,245 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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

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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested85058%
Total Not Requested61542%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested60031%
Total Not Requested132569%
Sport Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
245/45YR19 tires400No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable1000No
Active steering1000No
Total Requested145032%
Total Not Requested302568%

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