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Used 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman Coupe Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 718 Cayman sports car is available in five trim levels: the base 718 Cayman, 718 Cayman T, 718 Cayman S, Cayman GTS 4.0 and 718 Cayman GT4. All models are rear-wheel-drive and come standard with a six-speed manual transmission. A seven-speed automatic (PDK) transmission is offered as an option.

718 Cayman
The base 718 Cayman comes well equipped, though as a "driver's car" many advanced safety features are not standard. Feature highlights include:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque)
  • 18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires
  • Sport exhaust
  • Xenon headlights
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Heated front seats
  • Partial leather upholstery
  • 7-inch touchscreen
  • Two USB ports
  • Eight-speaker audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay smartphone integration

718 Cayman T
The Cayman T is a slightly sharper performance coupe and includes all of the base Cayman's features, as well as:

  • 20-inch wheels
  • Variable-damping sport suspension lowered 20 millimeters
  • Mechanical limited-slip differential and torque vectoring (can enhance traction and agility when accelerating or cornering)
  • Sport Chrono package
  • Lightweight nylon door handles
  • Sport seats

718 Cayman S
The Cayman S picks up where the base Cayman leaves off and increases the performance quotient with:

  • Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (350 hp, 309 lb-ft)
  • 19-inch alloy wheels

718 Cayman GTS 4.0
The new GTS 4.0 gets a similar array of performance upgrades as the Cayman T. It also has:

  • 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six-cylinder engine (394 hp, 309 lb-ft of torque or 317 lb-ft with the PDK)
  • 20-inch wheels
  • GTS-specific trim details

718 Cayman GT4
The range-topping Cayman GT4 goes all in with:

  • Naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine (414 hp, 309 lb-ft)
  • Variable-damping sport suspension lowered 30 mm
  • Upgraded brakes
  • Fixed rear wing
  • Larger cooling intakes
  • Lower rear fascia with diffuser
  • GT4-specific trim details

Some performance upgrades found on the Cayman T and GT4 are available on the regular Cayman and Cayman S as options. Other notable extras include:

  • Ceramic-composite brake rotors
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Full leather upholstery
  • 14-way or 18-way sport seats
  • Ventilated seats
  • LED headlights
  • Navigation system
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Cayman and the car in front)
  • Bose or Burmester premium sound system

Which 718 Cayman trim does Edmunds recommend?

The top-of-the-line Cayman GT4 has the power, performance and sound to thrill even the most dedicated of Cayman haters. The problem is it costs almost as much as a base 911. That's why this year's new GTS 4.0 is the way to go. It's less expensive than the GT4 but still has the proper number of cylinders.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Athens, GA
Vehicle
718 Cayman Base
718 Cayman T
718 Cayman S
718 Cayman GTS 4.0
718 Cayman GT4
Vehicle
Base
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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T
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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S
2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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GT4
4.0L 6cyl 6M
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

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

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
300 hp @ 6,500 rpm
350 hp @ 6,500 rpm
394 hp @ 7,000 rpm
414 hp @ 7,600 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 1,950 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
309 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.5 l
4.0 l
4.0 l
Engine configuration
flat 4
flat 4
flat 4
flat 6
flat 6
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
235/45R18 (FRONT) 265/45R18 (REAR)
235/35R20 (FRONT) 265/35R20 (REAR)
235/40R19 (FRONT) 265/40R19 (REAR)
235/35R20 (FRONT) 265/35R20 (REAR)
245/35R20 (FRONT) 295/30R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in (Front) 18 X 9.5-in (Rear)
20 X 8.0-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
19 X 8.0-in (Front) 19 X 10.0-in (Rear)
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.5-in (Rear)
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 11.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
20 / 26 / 22 MPG
19 / 24 / 21 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 MPG
17 / 23 / 19 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.2 gal.
14.2 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
16.9 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
284 / 369 miles
284 / 369 miles
321 / 406 miles
287 / 406 miles
287 / 389 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
36.1 ft.
37.5 ft.
Curb weight
3,034 lb.
3,064 lb.
3,086 lb.
3,166 lb.
3,208 lb.
Ground Clearance
4.4 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
78.5 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
51.0 in.
50.2 in.
51.0 in.
50.2 in.
50.0 in.
Length
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
172.4 in.
173.5 in.
175.4 in.
Wheelbase
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.4 in.
97.8 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.9 cu. ft.
14.9 cu. ft.
14.9 cu. ft.
14.9 cu. ft.
14.7 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

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$69,127
$73,149
$74,145
Not Available
Not Available
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.92
$0.98
$0.99
Not Available
Not Available
Depreciation
$10,943
$14,833
$14,163
Not Available
Not Available
Financing
$7,984
$8,246
$8,167
Not Available
Not Available
Taxes & Fees
$5,024
$5,185
$5,136
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel
$14,086
$14,086
$14,746
Not Available
Not Available
Insurance
$6,822
$6,345
$7,571
Not Available
Not Available
Maintenance
$14,484
$14,670
$14,578
Not Available
Not Available
Repairs
$9,784
$9,784
$9,784
Not Available
Not Available
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Agate Grey, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black/Racing Yellow w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black/Guards Red w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black/GT Silver w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black/Lizard Green w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Black w/Sport-Tex Seat Centers, leather/cloth
Agate Grey, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black/Chalk, leather
Black, leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Agate Grey, leather
Bordeaux Red, leather
Graphite Blue, leather
Black, leather
Espresso/Cognac, premium leather
Espresso, premium leather
Black/Luxor Beige, leather
Black Race-Tex w/Leather Seat Centers, leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Chalk, leather
Black/Bordeaux Red, leather
Black Leather w/Race-Tex Seat Centers, leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Carmine Red Leather/Race-Tex, leather/sueded microfiber
Black Leather/Race-Tex, leather/sueded microfiber
Black/Chalk Leather/Race-Tex, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Yellow Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Silver Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Black w/Red Stitching, leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Python Green
Exterior in Custom Color
Night Blue Metallic
Carmine Red
Lava Orange
Aventurine Green Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Guards Red
Agate Grey Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
White
Chalk
Python Green
Lava Orange
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Guards Red
GT Silver Metallic
White
Python Green
Exterior in Custom Color
Night Blue Metallic
Carmine Red
Lava Orange
Aventurine Green Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Guards Red
Agate Grey Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
White
Chalk
Python Green
Exterior in Custom Color
Night Blue Metallic
Carmine Red
Lava Orange
Aventurine Green Metallic
Dolomite Silver Metallic
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Jet Black Metallic
Black
Guards Red
Agate Grey Metallic
GT Silver Metallic
White
Chalk
Python Green
Exterior in Custom Color
Racing Yellow
Carrara White Metallic
Gentian Blue Metallic
Black
Guards Red
GT Silver Metallic
White
Chalk