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Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,385

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $34,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,596

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $28,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSsMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $18,771 $22,191
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Floor mats 115 115    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360    
Navigation system 3,110 3,110    
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090    
CD changer, remote 650 650    
Tech Package     1,835 2,515
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395  
Cargo net     40 40
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 160 160
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587    
Front sport buckets 680 680    
Floor mats 98 98    
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156    
Navigation system 2,644 2,644    
Xenon HID headlights 927 927    
CD changer, remote 553 553    
Tech Package     1,578 2,163
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200  
Cargo net     32 32
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Options (change) 8,505 8,505 3,545 2,830
Options (change) 7,232 7,232 3,030 2,415
Destination 860 860 795 795
Total Price $58,765 $68,465 $24,385 $27,325
Total Invoice $51,167 $59,659 $22,596 $25,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,211
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSsMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$58,765$68,465$24,385$27,325
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,770-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,765$68,315$22,615$24,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$2,190
Total Invoice$51,167$59,659$22,596$25,401
Adjustments for Features0-131-1,640-2,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,167$59,528$20,956$23,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0$2,102

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSsMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Hood scoop   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,505$2,655$4,275$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,770$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-1,640-2,343

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelCaymanMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length170.9 in177.4 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height51.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.543.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested82541%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested140050%
Total Not Requested142550%

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