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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: $24,450

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $36,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSRs
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $66,300 $18,025
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Navigation system 3,430   3,110 1,750
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0  
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Auto-dimming mirrors     690  
Floor mats     0  
Air conditioning     1,760  
Leather sport seats     0  
Xenon HID headlights     1,560  
Grand Touring Package       1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo net       40
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Navigation system 0   0 1,505
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Auto-dimming mirrors     0  
Floor mats     0  
Air conditioning     0  
Leather sport seats     0  
Xenon HID headlights     0  
Grand Touring Package       1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo net       32
Options (change) 8,160 8,370 9,005 5,775
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,067
Destination 950 950 950 650
Total Price $61,010 $71,420 $76,255 $24,450

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,767
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSRs
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11235, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$61,010$71,420$76,255$24,450
Adjustments for Features-150-4000-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,860$71,020$76,255$23,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$15,395$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSRs
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Aux input$50$50 $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,520$2,120$3,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$400$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2-50-878

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112008
ModelCaymanMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length171.1 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height51.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.543.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested17554%
Total Not Requested15046%
Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested62520%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

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