2016 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2016 2012 Porsche Cayman Porsche Cayman 2012

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

2016 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

2016 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $96,965

2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $3,190

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelCaymanCayman
TrimSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $64,100 $67,500
Premium Package Plus 2,950  
Adaptive sport seats plus 3,825  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790 2,090
7-speed automated manual 3,200 3,660
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,160 2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Fire extinguisher 140 140
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530
Voice control for nav and audio 520 595
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Infotainment Package 3,990  
CD changer, in-dash 670 650
Voice recorder 570 650
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,510 1,510
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,890 2,810
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 125
Heated steering wheel 270 250
Ceramic brake rotors 7,400 8,150
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055
Heated front seats   525
Limited-slip rear differential   950
Cooled or ventilated front seats   800
Premium Package Plus 0  
Adaptive sport seats plus 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0 0
7-speed automated manual 0 0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Fire extinguisher 119 119
Obstacle detection, rear 0 451
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0
Bose 505W 10 speakers 0  
Infotainment Package 0  
CD changer, in-dash 0 0
Voice recorder 0 553
Upgraded leather upholstery 0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0
Heated steering wheel 0 0
Ceramic brake rotors 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0
Heated front seats   0
Limited-slip rear differential   0
Cooled or ventilated front seats   0
Options (change) 35,060 28,515
Options (change) 119 1,123
Destination 995 950
Total Price $100,155 $96,965

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation 2016 Porsche Cayman dealer quotes or 2012 Porsche Cayman dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2016 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: 2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: 2016 Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $980
Model Year20162012
ModelCaymanCayman
TrimSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine325hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionS7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)445, 10325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/35-19
Total Price$100,155$96,965
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$98,280$96,965

Return to top

Features Comparison: 2016 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162012
ModelCaymanCayman
TrimSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Cornering lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,375$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: 2016 Porsche Cayman vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman

Model Year20162012
ModelCaymanCayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in95.1 in
Length172.4 in171.1 in
Width70.9 in70.9 in
Height50.9 in51.4 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.2,910 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Cargo Volume15.0 ft314.5 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
2016 Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested145073%
Total Not Requested52527%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
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 seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested135075%
Total Not Requested45025%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0Yes
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested86595%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
2012 Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Porsche models.