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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: $31,732

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $25,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $25,995 $28,495
Light Comfort Package 250 250 250 250    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Wheel-lip moldings 990 990 990 990 432 432
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750 453 453
Skid plates 1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330 584 584
Heated front seats 525 525 525      
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Class IV trailer hitch 650 650 650 650    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 660 660 660    
Compass       420    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Bodyside moldings         238 238
Cargo net         46 46
Universal garage door opener         82 82
Cargo cover         166 166
iPod integration         223 223
Rear spoiler         367  
Class II trailer hitch         468 468
Light Comfort Package 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Wheel-lip moldings 0 0 0 0 324 324
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638 340 340
Skid plates 0 0 0 0 380 380
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Compass       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
Navigation system         1,501 1,501
Bodyside moldings         155 155
Cargo net         30 30
Universal garage door opener         54 54
Cargo cover         108 108
iPod integration         145 145
Rear spoiler         275  
Class II trailer hitch         351 351
Options (change) 8,375 7,185 7,185 5,870 5,042 4,675
Options (change) 1,650 1,650 1,650 1,650 3,782 3,507
Destination 975 975 975 975 695 695
Total Price $57,050 $72,560 $75,860 $112,845 $31,732 $33,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,188
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,445
Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
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)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 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$57,050$72,560$75,860$112,845$31,732$33,865
Adjustments for Features-2,130-3,730-3,380-10,2450-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,920$68,830$72,480$102,600$31,732$33,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,910$17,560$47,680$0$1,898

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201120102010
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5 X Limited2.5 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 manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
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  
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 
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 
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  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive   $15  
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Off-road navigation system   $0  
Surround sound   $250$250$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  
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  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Heated second row seats   $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  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals     $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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  
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$7,740$9,340$8,990$15,855$5,610$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$3,730$3,380$10,245$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-98-135-117-2380-214

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112010
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

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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