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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: $31,190

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $35,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCaymanCaymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $24,200 $34,195
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 5,940      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710    
Rear wiper 360 360    
CD changer, in-dash 670 670    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615    
Aluminum trim 760 760    
Convenience Package   900    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System   690    
Autobahn Package     6,195  
Infotainment Package 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0    
Rear wiper 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0    
Convenience Package   0    
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0    
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0    
Autobahn Package     5,947  
Options (change) 13,045 8,695 6,195 0
Options (change) 0 0 5,947 0
Destination 995 995 795 795
Total Price $66,640 $73,490 $31,190 $34,990

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,690
Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCaymanCaymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6325hp H6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4445, 10300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$66,640$73,490$31,190$34,990
Adjustments for Features-1,9000-330-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,740$73,490$30,860$34,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,750$0$3,350

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2014201420132013
ModelCaymanCaymanGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTIR
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200   
No leather in second row$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Total Value of Features$5,645$3,745$4,075$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0$330$780
Value of Feature Adjustments-280-317-750

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20142013
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in101.5 in
Length172.4 in165.4 in
Width70.9 in70.3 in
Height50.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight2,889 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
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.046.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested177547%
Total Not Requested200053%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested52578%
Total Not Requested15022%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested297570%
Total Not Requested127530%

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