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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: $34,283

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $32,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $30,095 $33,095
Adaptive cruise control 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Compass 420 420 420 420    
Roof rails 820 820 820 820    
Satellite radio 750 750 750 750    
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595 595 595    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Traffic information 0 0 0 0    
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      
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750 655    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         199 199
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         224 224
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates         38 38
Universal garage door opener         76 76
Cargo net         90 90
Cargo cover         182 182
Class II trailer hitch         634 634
Adaptive cruise control 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012    
Satellite radio 638 638 638 638    
Voice control for nav and audio 506 506 506 506    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0    
Traffic information 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      
Rearview camera   0 0 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         129 129
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         145 145
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates         24 24
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Cargo net         58 58
Cargo cover         118 118
Class II trailer hitch         475 475
Options (change) 18,425 14,785 14,785 8,380 3,338 3,338
Options (change) 2,156 2,156 2,156 2,156 2,636 2,636
Destination 975 975 975 975 850 850
Total Price $67,100 $80,160 $83,460 $115,355 $34,283 $37,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,597
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,704
Model Year201120112011201120152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6T8T8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$67,100$80,160$83,460$115,355$34,283$37,283
Adjustments for Features-3,220-2,820-2,470-7,5450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,880$77,340$80,990$107,810$34,283$37,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,460$17,110$43,930$0$2,800

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201120152015
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel$100  $100  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200     
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
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 cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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     
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  
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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$9,255$8,855$8,505$13,580$6,035$6,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,220$2,820$2,470$7,545$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-150-110-93-2050-185

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112015
ModelCayenneForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in103.9 in
Length190.8 in180.9 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287549%
Total Not Requested304051%

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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested61527%

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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested61527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested155067%
Total Not Requested75033%

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