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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: $80,175

Porsche Cayman S Black Edition   
Difference: $51,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelCaymanModel S
TrimS Black EditionP100D
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $67,500 $137,000
Adaptive Sports Seats 3,055  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Audio controls on steering wheel 125  
Heated front seats 525  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Heated steering wheel 250  
7-speed automated manual 3,660  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 2,025  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   1,000
Adaptive Sports Seats 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Heated front seats 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Heated steering wheel 0  
7-speed automated manual 0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0
Options (change) 11,725 1,000
Options (change) 451 0
Destination 950 1,200
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $80,175 $131,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Porsche Cayman S Black Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,379
Model Year20122018
ModelCaymanModel S
TrimS Black EditionP100D
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine330hp H6600hp E
TransmissionS7A1
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG92/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 11580, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19245/45-19
Total Price$80,175$131,700
Adjustments for Features0-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$80,175$124,970

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
ModelCaymanModel S
TrimS Black EditionP100D
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power charge port door $25
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Brake assist$50 
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
HEPA interior air filter $100
Interior air filter$0 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger $750
100 kWh battery pack $0
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits $200
DC quick-charging capability $750
High amperage charger $750
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
Center stack smartphone cradle $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation map updates, seven years $0
Off-road navigation system$0 
Range alert $0
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,880$12,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0322

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20122018
ModelCaymanModel S
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in116.5 in
Length171.1 in196.0 in
Width70.9 in77.3 in
Height51.4 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,910 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 S Black Edition

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
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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