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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: $31,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $32,620
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Premium Package Plus 5,940    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System   690  
Auto-dimming mirrors   690  
Convenience Package   900  
Cargo net     50
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Premium Package Plus 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0  
Auto-dimming mirrors   0  
Convenience Package   0  
Cargo net     40
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 11,775 8,115 330
Options (change) 0 0 272
Destination 995 995 875
Total Price $65,370 $72,910 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,997
Model Year201420142017
ModelCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Engine275hp H6325hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4445, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$65,370$72,910$33,825
Adjustments for Features-1,5000-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,870$72,910$32,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,040$0

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

Model Year201420142017
ModelCaymanCaymanMX-5 Miata
TrimBaseSRF Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Residual heat$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,295$3,795$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-1,017

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

Model Year20142017
ModelCaymanMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Hatch2dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in90.9 in
Length172.4 in154.1 in
Width70.9 in68.3 in
Height50.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,889 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 Volume15.0 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested162543%
Total Not Requested215057%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%

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