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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: $27,015

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $37,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $24,995
7-speed automated manual 3,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,790  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 825  
Audio controls on steering wheel 615  
Rear wiper 360  
Satellite radio 670  
Rearview camera 1,515  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Cargo net   100
7-speed automated manual 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 0  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel 0  
Rear wiper 0  
Satellite radio 0  
Rearview camera 0  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Cargo net   80
Options (change) 11,005 1,200
Options (change) 0 1,136
Destination 995 820
Total Price $64,600 $27,015

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,967
Model Year20152017
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6210hp I4
TransmissionS7S6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$64,600$27,015
Adjustments for Features-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,885$27,015

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseGTI S
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
6-speed automated manual $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,240$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-110

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20152017
ModelCaymanGolf / GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase97.4 in103.8 in
Length172.4 in167.5 in
Width70.9 in70.5 in
Height50.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,954 lb.3,278 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		15.0 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		15.052.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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