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Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $29,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $26,435 $26,435
Premium Package Plus 3,620     1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790      
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670    
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Proximity key   790        
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Shinka Package         6,885 6,165
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler         360 360
Cargo net         40 40
Premium Package Plus 0     0    
Power sport seats 0          
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key   0        
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Shinka Package         5,923 5,304
Navigation system         1,721 1,721
Rear spoiler         288 288
Cargo net         32 32
Options (change) 11,615 6,315 5,675 7,755 9,285 8,565
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,964 7,345
Destination 995 995 995 995 560 560
Total Price $65,210 $66,510 $70,770 $83,950 $36,280 $35,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,307
Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9235, 9235, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$65,210$66,510$70,770$83,950$36,280$35,560
Adjustments for Features-3,025-2,4650-4,750-1,910-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,185$64,045$70,770$79,200$34,370$34,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$8,585$17,015$0$330

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201620162016201620062006
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Second-row high console    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175  
Residual heat$50$50 $50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
Media drive $15    
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600  $600$600
Off-road navigation system $0    
Traffic information $25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Heated front seats$200$200 $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$6,440$5,880$3,415$8,165$5,325$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$2,465$0$4,750$1,910$860
Value of Feature Adjustments-46-370-56-1,736-783

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162006
ModelCaymanRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in106.4 in
Length172.4 in174.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested137556%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested60041%
Total Not Requested87559%
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested391565%
Total Not Requested215035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested361569%
Total Not Requested165031%

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