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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: $36,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGT4s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $84,600 $18,025
Premium Package 1,780   1,170 965    
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320      
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570 570  
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670 670 430
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rear wiper 360   360 360    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Auto-dimming mirrors         690  
Automatic climate control, front         760  
Heated front seats         530  
Grand Touring Package           1,970
Navigation system           1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.           1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           175
Universal garage door opener           75
Cargo net           40
Premium Package 0   0 0    
Power sport seats 0   0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 0 344
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Auto-dimming mirrors         0  
Automatic climate control, front         0  
Heated front seats         0  
Grand Touring Package           1,838
Navigation system           1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.           1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           140
Universal garage door opener           60
Cargo net           32
Options (change) 7,025 2,415 6,415 7,115 3,930 5,775
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 5,067
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 650
Total Price $60,620 $62,610 $71,510 $83,310 $89,525 $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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,645
Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGT4s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6385hp H6156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/35-20205/50-17
Total Price$60,620$62,610$71,510$83,310$89,525$24,450
Adjustments for Features-635-225-885-4,210-4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,985$62,385$70,625$79,100$89,090$24,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$10,640$19,115$29,105$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162016201620162008
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanMazda3
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGT4s
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
5-speed manual     $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows     $200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Temporary spare tire     $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover     $75
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear wiper$175 $175$175 $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof     $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0    
Media drive $15    
Navigation system $600   $600
Off-road navigation system $0    
Traffic information $25    
USB port $25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100  
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125  $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Center armrest(s), second row     $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats     $300
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,180$3,770$4,430$7,755$3,980$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$225$885$4,210$435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10-4-12-50-50

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162008
ModelCaymanMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in103.9 in
Length172.4 in176.6 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height50.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 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
15.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.043.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested115065%
Total Not Requested62535%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

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%

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 headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%
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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