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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: $25,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S   
Difference: $36,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelGolf / GTICaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGTI SBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $52,600 $64,100 $75,200
Cargo net 100      
Sport seats plus   800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   710 710 710
Satellite radio   670 670 670
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,320 1,320  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,790 1,790  
Rear wiper   360 360 360
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 165
Illuminated door sill trim plates   825 825 825
Rearview camera   1,515 1,515 1,515
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650
Cargo net 80      
Sport seats plus   0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0 0
Satellite radio   0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0 0  
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0  
Rear wiper   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0 0
Rearview camera   0 0 0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0
Options (change) 100 8,605 8,605 4,895
Options (change) 80 0 0 0
Destination 820 995 995 995
Total Price $25,915 $62,200 $73,700 $81,090

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,945
Model Year2017201620162016
ModelGolf / GTICaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGTI SBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp I4275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 850, 4235, 9235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/45-18235/40-19235/35-20
Total Price$25,915$62,200$73,700$81,090
Adjustments for Features0-715-1,465-3,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,915$61,485$72,235$77,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,750$15,915

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2017201620162016
ModelGolf / GTICaymanCaymanCayman
TrimGTI SBaseSGTS
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
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$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 $0$0
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$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$125$125
Chronometer   $100
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,700$3,415$4,165$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$1,465$3,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11-20-45

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20172016
ModelGolf / GTICayman
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.8 in97.4 in
Length167.5 in172.4 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height57.2 in50.9 in
Curb Weight2,902 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 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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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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