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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

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Porsche Cayman S   
Difference: $24,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelCaymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $0 $23,225 $23,695
Navigation system 0 595 1,405
Front sport buckets 0    
Sunroof     2,100
Navigation system 0 512 1,349
Front sport buckets 0    
Sunroof     2,016
Options (change) 0 595 3,505
Options (change) 0 512 3,365
Destination 0 770 770
Total Price $0 $24,590 $27,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,231
Model Year200620112011
ModelCaymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine295hp H6140hp I4 D200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$0$24,590$27,970
Adjustments for Features0-6,620-8,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$0$17,970$19,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,210

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620112011
ModelCaymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimSTDIGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power mirrors $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,050$7,670$9,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,620$8,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,348-8,448

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length170.9 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.546.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI TDI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1250100%

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