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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: $29,995

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $30,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,900 $62,100 $67,500 $66,300 $23,695
Navigation system 3,430     3,110  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0  
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560   1,560  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710   710  
Heated front seats 525 525 525 525  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 125    
Front sport buckets 800 800 800    
Infotainment Package   3,640      
Air conditioning       1,760  
Aux input       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Floor mats       0  
Autobahn Package         5,530
Navigation system 0     0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers 0     0  
Xenon HID headlights 0 0   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0   0  
Heated front seats 0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Front sport buckets 0 0 0    
Infotainment Package   0      
Air conditioning       0  
Aux input       0  
Bluetooth cell phone link       0  
Leather sport seats       0  
Floor mats       0  
Autobahn Package         5,310
Options (change) 7,640 7,850 1,450 7,665 5,530
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,310
Destination 950 950 950 950 770
Total Price $60,490 $70,900 $69,900 $74,915 $29,995

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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 Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,626
Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6330hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9325, 11325, 11235, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$60,490$70,900$69,900$74,915$29,995
Adjustments for Features0-250-900-250-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,490$70,650$69,000$74,665$27,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,160$8,510$14,175$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122012201220122011
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSS Black EditionRGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $250
Universal garage door opener$100$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$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio    $50
iPod integration    $100
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 $200
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150  
Compass    $0
Cornering lights  $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$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$250 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,870$2,520$1,870$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$900$250$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-12-3-2,263

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20122011
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 player0No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested64044%

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

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested227554%
Total Not Requested197546%

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