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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,395

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE   
Difference: $33,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTI718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimGTI SEBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,785 $53,900 $66,300
Driver Assistance Package 695    
Lighting Package 995    
Cargo net 100    
Sport seats plus   800 800
Porsche Connect   830 830
Heated steering wheel   470 470
Metallic paint (extra cost)   640 640
Interior ambient lighting   340 340
Heated front seats   530 530
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)     2,070
Driver Assistance Package 598    
Lighting Package 856    
Cargo net 80    
Sport seats plus   0 0
Porsche Connect   0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Interior ambient lighting   0 0
Heated front seats   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
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0
Options (change) 1,790 8,695 8,975
Options (change) 1,534 0 0
Destination 820 1,050 1,050
Total Price $30,395 $63,645 $76,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 718 Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,898
Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTI718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimGTI SEBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4300hp H4350hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8110, 6110, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$30,395$63,645$76,325
Adjustments for Features-1,13000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,265$63,645$76,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$12,680

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

Model Year201520172017
ModelGolf / GTI718 Cayman718 Cayman
TrimGTI SEBaseS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Media drive, small $5$5
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Steering-linked headlights$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,425$2,295$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,130$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,07900

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman features.

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

Model Year20152017
ModelGolf / GTI718 Cayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in97.4 in
Length167.5 in172.4 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,902 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		22.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft315.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche 718 Cayman specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI SE

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

Option Package Details
Porsche 718 Cayman S

Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12556%
Total Not Requested10044%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0No
Remote app25Yes
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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