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Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,645

Porsche Cayman   
Difference: $10,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseS75D100DP100D
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $84,800 $104,300 $137,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690      
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055 3,055      
Sport Chrono Package 920 920      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990 1,990      
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690 1,000 1,000 1,000
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Floor mats 115 115      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360      
Heated front seats 480 480      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530      
Wood trim 890 890      
Navigation system 3,110 3,110      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,180 1,180      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,735 1,735      
Premium interior         0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587      
Adaptive Sports Seats 2,597 2,597      
Sport Chrono Package 782 782      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692 1,692      
Xenon HID headlights 927 927      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587 0 0 0
Automatic climate control, front 468 468      
Floor mats 98 98      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156      
Heated front seats 408 408      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451      
Wood trim 757 757      
Navigation system 2,644 2,644      
Synthetic suede headliner 1,003 1,003      
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,475 1,475      
Premium interior         0
Options (change) 18,385 18,385 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 15,632 15,632 0 0 0
Destination 860 860 1,200 1,200 1,200
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $68,645 $78,345 $79,500 $99,000 $131,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $65,461
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseS75D100DP100D
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine245hp H6295hp H6328hp E417hp E600hp E
TransmissionM5M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7200, 7200, 7580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19
Total Price$68,645$78,345$79,500$99,000$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,130-6,880-8,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,645$78,195$73,370$92,120$123,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$0$18,750$49,835

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanModel SModel SModel S
TrimBaseS75D100DP100D
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power charge port door  $25$25$25
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Console with shifter$150$150   
Console without shifter  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  $15
HEPA interior air filter    $100
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Wiper de-icer    $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger  $750$750$750
100 kWh battery pack   $0$0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits  $200$200$200
75 kWh battery pack  $0  
DC quick-charging capability  $750$750$750
High amperage charger   $750$750
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300$300
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
Center stack smartphone cradle    $0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Navigation map updates, seven years  $0$0$0
Range alert  $0$0$0
Satellite radio    $200
Surround sound    $250
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Chronometer$100$100   
Cornering lights  $50$50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Metal pedals$75$75  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100$100   
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650  $650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000
Total Value of Features$5,530$5,680$11,660$12,410$14,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,130$6,880$8,495
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130486438406

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanModel S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in116.5 in
Length170.9 in196.0 in
Width70.9 in77.3 in
Height51.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.4,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.563.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
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 Requested95070%
Total Not Requested40030%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S P100D

Premium interior
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Synthetic suede headliner650Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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