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Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,376

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $28,049

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,039

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $22,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,400 $59,100 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $43,075 $51,567 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 245 245 245
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 690 690      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,360 1,360      
Floor mats 115 115      
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Heated front seats 480 480      
Navigation system 3,110 3,110 1,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530      
Xenon HID headlights 1,090 1,090      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230 230
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53
Cargo net     68 68 68
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 158 158 158
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 587 587      
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel 1,156 1,156      
Floor mats 98 98      
Automatic climate control, front 468 468      
Heated front seats 408 408      
Navigation system 2,644 2,644 1,156    
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451      
Xenon HID headlights 927 927      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149 149
Door sill trim plates     34 34 34
Cargo net     44 44 44
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Options (change) 10,165 10,165 2,066 716 716
Options (change) 8,644 8,644 1,619 463 463
Destination 860 860 915 915 915
Total Price $60,425 $70,125 $32,376 $34,721 $37,721
Total Invoice $52,579 $61,071 $30,039 $32,265 $35,053

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,349
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,206
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine245hp H6295hp H6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4230, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$60,425$70,125$32,376$34,721$37,721
Adjustments for Features0-150-6,585-10,645-10,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,425$69,975$25,791$24,076$26,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,550$1,715$0$2,700
Total Invoice$52,579$61,071$30,039$32,265$35,053
Adjustments for Features0-131-6,110-9,892-10,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,579$60,940$23,929$22,373$24,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,361$1,556$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100   
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,730$9,165$13,225$13,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$6,585$10,645$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-6,110-9,892-10,171

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082018
ModelCaymanForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length170.9 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,966 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 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
14.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.574.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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