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Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $31,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $27,995 $29,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 660 660 660 660    
Premium Package Plus 10,160          
Light Comfort Package   250 250 250    
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520      
Compass   420 420 420    
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750 655    
Rugged Package         887 887
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         185 185
Cargo net         48 48
Universal garage door opener         93 93
Cargo cover         166 166
Obstacle detection, rear         363 363
Rear spoiler         368  
Class II trailer hitch         468 468
Navigation system         1,600 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Roof rack 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0          
Light Comfort Package   0 0 0    
Convenience Package   0 0      
Compass   0 0 0    
Rearview camera   0 0 0    
Rugged Package         608 608
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         120 120
Cargo net         31 31
Universal garage door opener         61 61
Cargo cover         108 108
Obstacle detection, rear         272 272
Rear spoiler         276  
Class II trailer hitch         351 351
Navigation system         1,335 1,335
Options (change) 15,925 12,705 12,705 6,300 4,178 3,810
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,650 3,162 2,886
Destination 975 975 975 975 725 725
Total Price $64,600 $78,080 $81,380 $113,275 $32,898 $34,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,622
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,666
Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$64,600$78,080$81,380$113,275$32,898$34,530
Adjustments for Features-5,080-4,680-4,330-9,4050-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,520$73,400$77,050$103,870$32,898$34,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,880$17,530$44,350$0$1,457

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201120112011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100  $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Sunshades, second row, power$225     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200     
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray    $40$40
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer    $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Hood scoop     $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector    $40$40
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Heated second row seats$200  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  $150  
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats    $50$50
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,030$9,630$9,280$14,355$4,950$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,080$4,680$4,330$9,405$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-206-157-140-2180-161

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112011
ModelCayenneForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in103.0 in
Length190.8 in179.5 in
Width76.3 in70.1 in
Height67.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested297550%
Total Not Requested294050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested76534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

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