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

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,765

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $35,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGTIRBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $23,995 $33,990 $52,600 $59,200 $64,100
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Infotainment Package     3,990   3,990
Premium Package Plus     3,620   2,950
Power sport seats     2,320   2,320
Sport suspension (upgrade)     1,235 1,235 1,235
Aluminum trim     760 760 760
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 365 615
CD changer, in-dash     670 670 670
Rear wiper     360   360
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710
Sport seats plus       800  
HD radio       1,040  
Proximity key       790  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Infotainment Package     0   0
Premium Package Plus     0   0
Power sport seats     0   0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0
Aluminum trim     0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0
Rear wiper     0   0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0
Sport seats plus       0  
HD radio       0  
Proximity key       0  
Bose 505W 10 speakers         0
Options (change) 6,000 0 14,280 6,370 13,610
Options (change) 5,760 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 995 995 995
Total Price $30,765 $34,760 $67,875 $66,565 $78,705

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,596
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGTIRBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine200hp I4256hp I4275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8235, 9235, 9445, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19
Total Price$30,765$34,760$67,875$66,565$78,705
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,570-45-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$34,060$66,305$66,520$76,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0$215$10,330

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTICaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGTIRBaseBlack EditionS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 $350
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo net  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175 $175
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
App support  $0 $0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive  $15$15$15
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 $200
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$4,700$5,570$4,045$6,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,570$45$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-23-1-26

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20122016
ModelGolf / GTICayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.5 in97.4 in
Length165.4 in172.4 in
Width70.3 in70.9 in
Height58.3 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.0 ft3

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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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested297570%
Total Not Requested127530%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87569%
Total Not Requested39031%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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 washers50Yes
Total Requested147560%
Total Not Requested100040%
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%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman Black Edition

HD radio
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested87596%
Total Not Requested404%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
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
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested97549%
Total Not Requested100051%
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%

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