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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

Lowest Total Price: $41,835

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $27,600

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Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $50,300 $39,785
Xenon HID headlights 1,560  
iPod integration 440  
Navigation system 3,110  
Sport Chrono Package 960  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 2,500  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Heated front seats 500  
Satellite radio 750  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 725  
Front sport buckets 800  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Voice control for nav and audio 595  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Floor mats 90  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695  
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights 0  
iPod integration 0  
Navigation system 0  
Sport Chrono Package 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Heated front seats 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 616  
Front sport buckets 0  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Voice control for nav and audio 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Floor mats 0  
Bluetooth cell phone link 0  
6-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   80
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 18,185 1,200
Options (change) 4,656 1,136
Destination 950 850
Total Price $69,435 $41,835

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,981
Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6292hp I4
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$69,435$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-7,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,435$34,240

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseR
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Backup collision intervention $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Side curtain airbags $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Off-road navigation system$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$2,030$9,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-361

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in103.8 in
Length171.1 in167.6 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in
Height51.4 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,976 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.553.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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