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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: $35,340

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $33,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120182018
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimBaseSS HybridTurbo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $33,090 $36,090
Adaptive cruise control 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      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490    
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     5,320    
Light Comfort Package   250 250      
Convenience Package   4,520 4,520      
Rearview camera   1,750 1,750      
Blind spot warning system   850 850      
Heated steering wheel   250 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Cargo net         68 68
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Class II trailer hitch         619 619
Adaptive cruise control 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      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 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     0    
Light Comfort Package   0 0      
Convenience Package   0 0      
Rearview camera   0 0      
Blind spot warning system   0 0      
Heated steering wheel   0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Cargo net         44 44
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Class II trailer hitch         464 464
Options (change) 19,915 17,375 15,885 10,705 1,335 1,335
Options (change) 2,156 2,156 2,156 2,156 927 927
Destination 975 975 975 975 915 915
Total Price $68,590 $82,750 $84,560 $117,680 $35,340 $38,340

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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: $31,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,788
Model Year201120112011201120182018
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$68,590$82,750$84,560$117,680$35,340$38,340
Adjustments for Features-1,430-1,330-430-7,1550-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,160$81,420$84,130$110,525$35,340$38,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,260$16,970$43,365$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112011201120182018
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  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Sunshades, second row, power$225  $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
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
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$100$100$100 $100
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
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   
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Rear HVAC unit   $400  
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  
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Lockable rear 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  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  $25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $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, 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$9,305$9,205$8,305$15,030$7,875$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$1,330$430$7,155$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-65-50-16-1900-278

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112018
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.3,323 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 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 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 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?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested377564%
Total Not Requested214036%

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested177579%
Total Not Requested46521%

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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 Requested177579%
Total Not Requested46521%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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%

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%

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