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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: $29,775

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $30,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSRGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $66,300 $23,465
Navigation system 3,430   3,110 1,750
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710  
Heated front seats 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Front sport buckets 800 800    
Infotainment Package   3,640    
Air conditioning     1,760  
Aux input     0  
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 295
Leather sport seats     0  
Floor mats     0  
Autobahn Package       2,815
Navigation system 0   0 1,546
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0   0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0 0 618
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0    
Air conditioning     0  
Aux input     0  
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 254
Leather sport seats     0  
Floor mats     0  
Autobahn Package       2,606
Options (change) 7,640 7,850 7,665 5,560
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,024
Destination 950 950 950 750
Total Price $60,490 $70,900 $74,915 $29,775

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,812
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSRGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11235, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19225/45-17
Total Price$60,490$70,900$74,915$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-250-250-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,490$70,650$74,665$27,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$14,175$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSRGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Full-size spare tire   $225
Side curtain airbags   $350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper   $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof   $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player   $0
iPod integration   $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats   $300
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,530$1,780$1,780$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$250$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-3-1,900

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112010
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase95.1 in101.5 in
Length171.1 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height51.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested84057%
Total Not Requested62543%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman R

Leather sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Total Requested615100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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