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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: $28,300

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editions Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $26,495
Navigation system 3,430      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 2,230 2,230    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530 530 450
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Cargo net       60
Universal garage door opener       125
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Navigation system 0      
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0      
Convenience Package 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451 451 360
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Infotainment Package   0    
Cargo net       48
Universal garage door opener       100
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 8,635 8,845 1,775 1,010
Options (change) 451 451 451 808
Destination 950 950 950 795
Total Price $61,485 $71,895 $70,225 $28,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,310
Model Year2012201220122014
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editions Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19215/45-18
Total Price$61,485$71,895$70,225$28,300
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-4,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,485$71,645$69,975$23,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$8,490$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122014
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseSS Black Editions Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $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$15 
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights   $125
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
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 fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,170$1,420$1,420$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$4,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5-5-4,242

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelCaymanMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in106.3 in
Length171.1 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
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

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
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%

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