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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: $25,910

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $23,150 $23,400
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Heated front seats 525 525    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Tech Package     1,400 1,400
Cargo net     40 40
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Fog lights     325  
Convenience Package 0 0    
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Heated front seats 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Tech Package     1,204 1,204
Cargo net     32 32
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 8,310 8,520 2,040 1,715
Options (change) 0 0 1,716 1,456
Destination 950 950 795 795
Total Price $61,160 $71,570 $25,985 $25,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,783
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$61,160$71,570$25,985$25,910
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,080-2,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,160$71,320$22,905$23,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$0$275

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCaymanCaymanMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,520$1,770$4,600$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,080$2,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-2,922-2,595

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelCaymanMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length171.1 in177.4 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height51.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.542.8 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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

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