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Porsche Cayman vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,577

Scion tC   
Difference: $35,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymantC
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGT4Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $84,600 $18,575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Satellite radio 670         449
HD radio   1,040        
CDR Plus Audio System     1,700 1,700 1,700  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           310
Cargo net           49
Metal pedals           79
Rear spoiler           385
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Satellite radio 0         359
HD radio   0        
CDR Plus Audio System     0 0 0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           225
Cargo net           34
Metal pedals           49
Rear spoiler           285
Options (change) 1,995 2,115 3,025 3,225 2,410 1,272
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 952
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 730
Total Price $55,590 $62,310 $68,120 $79,420 $88,005 $20,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Scion tC
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,228
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,180
Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymantC
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGT4Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6385hp H6180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20245/35-20225/45-18
Total Price$55,590$62,310$68,120$79,420$88,005$20,577
Adjustments for Features0-2,890-825-3,950-2,050-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,590$59,420$67,295$75,470$85,955$20,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,830$11,705$19,880$30,365$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Scion tC

Model Year201620162016201620162012
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymantC
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTSGT4Base
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
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    
Automatic climate control, front $200    
Dual-zone climate control $125    
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175    
Residual heat $50    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler     $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler    $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0$0 
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
iPod integration     $100
Media drive $15    
Navigation system $600    
Off-road navigation system $0    
Traffic information $25    
USB port $25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150   $150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Chronometer   $100  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Headlight washers $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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats     $300
Heated front seats $200    
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$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$2,680$5,570$3,505$6,630$4,730$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,890$825$3,950$2,050$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46-12-49-23-202

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Scion tC

Model Year20162012
ModelCaymantC
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in174.0 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in55.7 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,061 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.034.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

CDR Plus Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

CDR Plus Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

CDR Plus Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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