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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: $34,140

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanRX-8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $31,000
Power sport seats 2,320 2,320 2,320    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320 1,320 1,320    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 1,790 1,790    
CD changer, in-dash 570 670 570 570  
Satellite radio 670 670 670 670 430
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  
Cargo net         40
Navigation system         2,000
Power sport seats 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0  
Satellite radio 0 0 0 0 344
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  
Cargo net         32
Navigation system         1,720
Options (change) 11,615 8,635 10,945 7,755 2,470
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,096
Destination 995 995 995 995 670
Total Price $65,210 $68,830 $76,040 $83,950 $34,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,503
Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanRX-8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9235, 9235, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$65,210$68,830$76,040$83,950$34,140
Adjustments for Features-1,955-2,570-2,205-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,255$66,260$73,835$79,620$34,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,005$10,580$16,365$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162016201620162009
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanRX-8
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$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
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential$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
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0   
Media drive $15   
Navigation system $600  $600
Off-road navigation system $0   
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information $25   
USB port $25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Chronometer   $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$4,870$4,505$6,630$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,955$2,570$2,205$4,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-30-37-29-510

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
ModelCaymanRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.4 in106.4 in
Length172.4 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height50.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,065 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

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested140057%
Total Not Requested107543%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45035%
Total Not Requested85065%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested90046%
Total Not Requested107554%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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 Requested90061%
Total Not Requested57539%
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 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, 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
Total Requested45026%
Total Not Requested125074%

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