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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: $33,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGT4GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $84,600 $23,465
Porsche Dynamic Light System 1,560   690 690  
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990    
Sport seats plus 800 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710  
Rear wiper 360   360    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615    
Aluminum trim 760 760 760    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235    
Satellite radio   670   670  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
PCM       2,965  
Heated front seats       530  
Navigation system         1,750
Xenon HID headlights         700
Autobahn Package         2,815
Bluetooth cell phone link         295
Porsche Dynamic Light System 0   0 0  
Infotainment Package 0   0    
Sport seats plus 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0  
Rear wiper 0   0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0    
Aluminum trim 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0    
Satellite radio   0   0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0    
PCM       0  
Heated front seats       0  
Navigation system         1,546
Xenon HID headlights         618
Autobahn Package         2,606
Bluetooth cell phone link         254
Options (change) 10,030 4,540 9,160 5,565 5,560
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 5,024
Destination 995 995 995 995 750
Total Price $63,625 $64,735 $74,255 $91,160 $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 Black Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,271
Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGT4GTI
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6385hp H6200hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10235, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19245/35-20225/45-17
Total Price$63,625$64,735$74,255$91,160$29,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-500-1,350-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,625$63,485$73,755$89,810$28,255
Cost Above Minimum$140$0$10,270$26,325$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162016201620162010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanGolf / GTI
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGT4GTI
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 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100 
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 air recirculation $100   
Automatic climate control, front $200   
Dual-zone climate control $125   
Rain-sensing wipers $175   
Rear air vents    $100
Rear wiper$175 $175 $175
Residual heat $50   
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400  
Sunroof    $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player    $0
HD radio$50 $50  
iPod integration    $100
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0 
SD Card slot    $25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic information$25$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   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
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 $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
No leather in second row$-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 door panel trim   $250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50 
Total Value of Features$1,980$3,230$2,480$3,330$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$500$1,350$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19-7-15-1,412

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20162010
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

Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested84066%
Total Not Requested42534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested84092%
Total Not Requested758%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GT4

PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested64096%
Total Not Requested254%
Porsche Dynamic Light System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%

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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