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Used 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2019 Porsche 718 Cayman is a two-seat coupe available in Cayman, Cayman S and Cayman GTS trim levels. (The 718 Boxster is the convertible version, reviewed separately.) The Cayman has a turbocharged 2.0-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine (a flat-four) producing 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. The Cayman S has a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four good for 350 hp and 309 lb-ft. The Cayman GTS uses this engine but bumps power output to 365 hp. A six-speed manual transmission is standard across the board, though a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission (Porsche's PDK) is optional.

Standard features on the 718 Cayman include 18-inch wheels, performance summer tires, xenon headlights, LED running lights, heated mirrors, front and rear parking sensors, automatic climate control, a rearview camera, six-way adjustable seats (power recline, manual height and slide), a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, partial leather upholstery, a 7-inch touchscreen, two USB ports, and an eight-speaker audio system with a CD/DVD player and HD and satellite radio.

The 718 Cayman S only differs in its larger, more powerful engine, 19-inch wheels and dual exhaust pipes.

The 718 Cayman GTS slightly increases the power output and adds unique front and rear fascias, a faux-suede-wrapped steering wheel and leather/faux-suede combination upholstery. It also adds a few features that are optional on the above models, including 20-inch wheels, a sport exhaust system with black-painted tailpipes, Porsche Torque Vectoring (a brake-based differential), and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), which adds adaptive dampers and lowers the ride height by 10mm. Also included is the Porsche Sport Chrono package, which provides dynamic transmission mounts, a digital and analog stopwatch mounted atop the dash, a driving mode switch on the steering wheel, launch control (for PDK models), an additional performance display, and a Sport response button that sharpens engine and transmission response for 20 seconds.

Like every Porsche, the options list is extensive, allowing for a great deal of customization. Performance add-ons include a selection of 19- and 20-inch wheels, a steering upgrade for lighter low-speed effort and ceramic-composite brakes. The Cayman S and GTS are also eligible for a PASM system that lowers the ride height by 20mm.

Comfort and convenience options include adaptive headlights, LED adaptive headlights, headlight washers, auto-dimming mirrors, a rear window wiper, power-folding mirrors, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated seats, 14-way power-adjustable seats, upgraded seats with more aggressive bolstering and either manual or power adjustments, several types of upgrade leather and upholstery, a navigation system, Apple CarPlay, a 10-speaker Bose audio upgrade, and a 12-speaker premium Burmester audio system.

Which 718 Cayman trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's a case to be made for each of the Porsche 718 Cayman trims. The standard Cayman offers performance worthy of the Porsche name and is a fine choice for most people. But Porsche people aren't most people, and there's no substitute for greatness. Go for the Cayman S trim — it offers quite a bit more power, and several styling flourishes set it apart from the base model. If you're considering the Cayman S with a number of the available performance packages, the GTS would be an inexpensive upgrade that boosts power and adds faux-suede upholstery for a sportier feel.

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West Bloomfield, MI
Vehicle
718 Cayman Base
718 Cayman S
718 Cayman GTS
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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S
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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GTS
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
optional
optional
optional
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
optional
optional
optional
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
optional
optional
optional
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
Folding rear seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm
365 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.5 l
2.5 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
235/45R18 (FRONT) 265/45R18 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/40R19 (REAR)
235/35R20 (FRONT) 265/35R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.5-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 8.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
21 / 28 / 24 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 25 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.2 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
298 / 398 miles
338 / 439 miles
321 / 422 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
Curb weight
2,944 lb.
2,988 lb.
3,032 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
51.0 in.
51.0 in.
50.6 in.
Length
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
172.9 in.
Wheelbase
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.9 cu. ft.
14.9 cu. ft.
14.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Rear Head Room
Rear Leg Room
Rear Shoulder Room
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Graphite Blue/Chalk, leather/cloth
Black/Dark Silver, leather/cloth
Espresso, premium leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Black, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Black/Chalk, premium leather
Leather Interior in Custom Color, premium leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, premium leather
Agate Grey, premium leather
Graphite Blue, premium leather
Bordeaux Red, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, premium leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, premium leather
Graphite Blue/Chalk, leather/cloth
Black/Dark Silver, leather/cloth
Espresso, premium leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Black, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Black/Chalk, premium leather
Leather Interior in Custom Color, premium leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, premium leather
Agate Grey, premium leather
Graphite Blue, premium leather
Bordeaux Red, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, premium leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, premium leather
Graphite Blue/Chalk, leather/cloth
Black, leather
Black/Dark Silver, leather/cloth
Espresso, premium leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Black, leather/alcantara
Black/Chalk, leather/alcantara
Black/Carmine Red, leather/alcantara
Black/Chalk, premium leather
Leather Interior in Custom Color, premium leather
Black, premium leather
Agate Grey, premium leather
Graphite Blue, premium leather
Bordeaux Red, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, premium leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, premium leather
Exterior
White
Black
Guards Red
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
Carmine Red
Chalk
Lava Orange
Miami Blue
Exterior in Custom Color, Non-Metallic
Exterior in Custom Color, Metallic
White
Black
Guards Red
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
Carmine Red
Chalk
Lava Orange
Miami Blue
Exterior in Custom Color, Non-Metallic
Exterior in Custom Color, Metallic
White
Black
Guards Red
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Night Blue Metallic
Agate Grey Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
Carmine Red
Chalk
Lava Orange
Miami Blue
Exterior in Custom Color, Non-Metallic
Exterior in Custom Color, Metallic