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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: $27,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $66,300 $32,750
Navigation system 3,430     3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595  
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Auto-dimming mirrors       690  
Xenon HID headlights       1,560  
Air conditioning       1,760  
Leather sport seats       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Aux input       0  
Floor mats       0  
CD changer, in-dash       650  
Cargo net         50
Door sill trim plates         150
Navigation system 0     0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0  
Convenience Package 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0      
Auto-dimming mirrors       0  
Xenon HID headlights       0  
Air conditioning       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Aux input       0  
Floor mats       0  
CD changer, in-dash       0  
Cargo net         40
Door sill trim plates         120
Options (change) 8,105 8,315 1,245 9,600 200
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 160
Destination 950 950 950 950 875
Total Price $60,955 $71,365 $69,695 $76,850 $33,825

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,923
Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6330hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11235, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19205/45-17
Total Price$60,955$71,365$69,695$76,850$33,825
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-200-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,955$71,115$69,445$76,650$31,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$8,490$15,695$0

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

Model Year20122012201220122018
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window    $350
Proximity key    $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Lane departure warning    $200
Roll bar    $200
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section    $2000
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, in-dash   $325 
CD player$125$125$125  
CD player, remote    $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25 $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights    $125
Compass    $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Interior trim, special color   $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,170$3,420$3,420$3,370$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$200$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3-2-2,129

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

Model Year20122018
ModelCaymanMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase95.1 in90.9 in
Length171.1 in154.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height51.4 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117587%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested117587%
Total Not Requested17513%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested32581%
Total Not Requested7519%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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