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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,735

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $35,115

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $39,785 $53,900 $66,300
Cargo net 100    
Porsche Connect Plus   1,300 1,300
Navigation system   1,730 1,730
Premium Package   1,780 1,370
Adaptive sport seats plus   3,825 3,825
Heated steering wheel   470 470
LED headlights   1,170 1,170
Metallic paint (extra cost)   640 640
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
Proximity key   790 790
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790  
Rear wiper   360 360
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825 825
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   2,890 2,540
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,670 1,670
Sport suspension (upgrade)     2,070
Cargo net 80    
Porsche Connect Plus   0 0
Navigation system   0 0
Premium Package   0 0
Adaptive sport seats plus   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
LED headlights   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Proximity key   0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0  
Rear wiper   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   0 0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 100 20,900 20,420
Options (change) 80 0 0
Destination 850 1,050 1,050
Total Price $40,735 $75,850 $87,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $127
Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine292hp I4300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$40,735$75,850$87,770
Adjustments for Features-30500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,430$75,850$87,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,920

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year201820172017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimRBaseS
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention$150  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear air vents$100  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Mid-engine configuration $0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Larger infotainment display$0  
Media drive, small $5$5
Mirrorlink support$0  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Off-road navigation system $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Performance meter$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,300$4,995$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-700

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman

Model Year20182017
ModelGolf / Rabbit / GTI718 Cayman
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in97.4 in
Length167.6 in172.4 in
Width70.8 in70.9 in
Height58.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,946 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.4 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable500Yes
Sport exhaust0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested92573%
Total Not Requested35027%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50028%
Total Not Requested130072%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%

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