Not very encouraging, but still worth the money vs a Carrera. I plan on getting a very lightly-optioned Cayman S , so the difference between the two is still very large. The Cayman S is overpriced, no doubt, but still the only choice if you want a reliable mid-engine sports coupe. It's just annoying to know Porsche could easily be offering that car with 315hp instead of 295 out of the same engine. That would justify the price hike. Or... just charge the same as a Boxster S and avoid the price comparisons.