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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: $26,015

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,733

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $23,895
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $22,862
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360  
Floor mats 115 115  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 495
Front sport buckets 800 800  
Automatic climate control, front 550 550  
Heated front seats 480 480  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090  
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 260
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156  
Floor mats 98 98  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 396
Front sport buckets 680 680  
Automatic climate control, front 468 468  
Heated front seats 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 927 927  
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 6,305 6,305 1,245
Options (change) 5,362 5,362 996
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $56,565 $66,265 $26,015
Total Invoice $49,297 $57,789 $24,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,837
Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$56,565$66,265$26,015
Adjustments for Features0-150-4,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,565$66,115$21,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0
Total Invoice$49,297$57,789$24,733
Adjustments for Features0-131-4,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,297$57,658$20,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082018
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,730$1,880$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-4,273

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length170.9 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.547.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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