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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: $28,453

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $42,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600 $26,895 $27,895
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
Roof rack 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105    
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Heated front seats 525 525 525      
Compass 270 270 270 270    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 640 640 640 365    
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    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   1,490   1,490    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         42  
Cargo net         46 46
Universal garage door opener         87 87
Skid plate (one)         110 110
Class II trailer hitch         295 295
Rear spoiler         353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           183
Boost gauge           311
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
Roof rack 0 0 0 0    
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0 0      
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Skid plates 0 0 0 0    
Class IV trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0 0    
Torque vectoring, brake-based   0   0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)         28  
Cargo net         30 30
Universal garage door opener         56 56
Skid plate (one)         71 71
Class II trailer hitch         192 192
Rear spoiler         230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           119
Boost gauge           203
Options (change) 8,230 8,530 7,040 6,520 933 1,385
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 607 901
Destination 995 995 995 995 625 625
Gas Tax 0 0 -5,335 0 0 0
Total Price $70,925 $83,625 $79,100 $121,115 $28,453 $29,905

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,371
Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8A4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$70,925$83,625$79,100$121,115$28,453$29,905
Adjustments for Features-7,385-8,585-8,035-14,060-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,540$75,040$71,065$107,055$27,628$29,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,500$7,525$43,515$0$2,277

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015201520062006
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneForesterForester
TrimDieselSS E-HybridTurbo2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$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$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote app  $25   
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  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300$300$300  
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 
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
Lockable center differential $150 $150  
Lockable rear differential $150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack  $0   
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0  $0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
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  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information   $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
Boost gauge   $75 $75
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  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights   $1000  
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$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel     $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$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Auto-leveling rear shocks    $200 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,455$12,655$12,105$18,130$4,895$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,385$8,585$8,035$14,060$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-104-102441-116-7610

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelCayenneForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.0 in99.4 in
Length191.1 in176.6 in
Width78.7 in68.3 in
Height67.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,489 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 Diesel

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 E-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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