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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: $37,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $63,800 $23,695
Premium Package Plus 3,620    
Power sport seats 2,320    
Infotainment Package 3,990 3,990  
Aluminum trim 760 760  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615  
Rear wiper 360 360  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System   690  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Premium Package Plus 0    
Power sport seats 0    
Infotainment Package 0 0  
Aluminum trim 0 0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0  
Rear wiper 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers   0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System   0  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 13,610 8,360 5,530
Options (change) 0 0 5,310
Destination 995 995 770
Total Price $67,205 $73,155 $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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,592
Model Year201520152011
ModelCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6325hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9445, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$67,205$73,155$29,995
Adjustments for Features-2,5750-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,630$73,155$28,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,525$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201520152011
ModelCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseSGTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents  $100
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0 
SD Card slot  $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
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$4,745$2,170$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-1,278

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152011
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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
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 washers50No
Total Requested110044%
Total Not Requested137556%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Total Requested30023%
Total Not Requested100077%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
HD radio50Yes
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
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 washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested277565%
Total Not Requested147535%

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