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Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,825

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,999

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $32,750
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $30,964
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Floor mats 115 115  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Navigation system 3,110 3,110  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Floor mats 98 98  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Navigation system 2,644 2,644  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 8,085 8,085 200
Options (change) 6,875 6,875 160
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $58,345 $68,045 $33,825
Total Invoice $50,810 $59,302 $31,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,852
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6295hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$58,345$68,045$33,825
Adjustments for Features0-150-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,345$67,895$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0
Total Invoice$50,810$59,302$31,999
Adjustments for Features0-131-3,041
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,810$59,171$28,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,755$2,905$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-3,041

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in90.9 in
Length170.9 in154.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height51.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft34.5 ft3

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