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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: $28,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $30,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $26,695 $27,895
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 445 445
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525      
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
Skid plates 1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330    
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 660 660 660    
Compass       420    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         42  
Cargo net         46 46
Skid plate (one)         110 110
Class II trailer hitch         299 299
Rear spoiler         353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183
Universal garage door opener           87
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 334 334
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Roof rack 0 0 0 0    
Skid plates 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Compass       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         28  
Cargo net         30 30
Skid plate (one)         71 71
Class II trailer hitch         195 195
Rear spoiler         230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119
Universal garage door opener           56
Options (change) 10,380 9,190 7,700 7,875 1,295 1,523
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,650 888 1,035
Destination 975 975 975 975 645 645
Total Price $59,055 $74,565 $76,375 $114,850 $28,635 $30,063

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,560
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$59,055$74,565$76,375$114,850$28,635$30,063
Adjustments for Features-5,595-7,195-6,295-13,710-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,460$67,370$70,080$101,140$27,995$30,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,910$16,620$47,680$0$2,068

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
4-speed automatic    $800 
5-speed manual     $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire    $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat    $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  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Hood scoop     $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Skid plate (one)    $50$50
Skid plates$150$150$150$150  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive   $15  
Navigation system   $600  
Off-road navigation system   $0  
Surround sound   $250  
USB port   $25  
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
Cornering lights   $50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers   $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights   $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
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$9,915$11,515$10,615$18,030$4,960$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,595$7,195$6,295$13,710$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-249-253-216-313-5910

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelCayenneForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in99.4 in
Length190.8 in176.6 in
Width76.3 in68.3 in
Height67.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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