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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: $33,971

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $30,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $50,300 $60,200 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
iPod integration 440 440      
Navigation system 3,110 3,110      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690 690 245 245 245
Power Seat Package 1,550 1,550      
Xenon HID headlights 1,560 1,560      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 990 990      
Floor mats 90 90      
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695      
Satellite radio 750 750      
Automatic climate control, front 550 550      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Voice control for nav and audio 595 595      
Obstacle detection, rear 530 530      
Heated steering wheel 190 190      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230 230
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,945    
Door sill trim plates     53 53 53
Cargo net     68 68 68
Universal garage door opener     120 120 120
iPod integration 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587 587 158 158 158
Power Seat Package 1,318 1,318      
Xenon HID headlights 0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 842 842      
Floor mats 0 0      
Bluetooth cell phone link 0 0      
Satellite radio 0 0      
Automatic climate control, front 468 468      
Heated front seats 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0      
Obstacle detection, rear 451 451      
Heated steering wheel 0 0      
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149 149
Navigation and Eyesight Package     2,498    
Door sill trim plates     34 34 34
Cargo net     44 44 44
Universal garage door opener     78 78 78
Options (change) 12,950 12,950 3,661 716 716
Options (change) 3,666 3,666 2,961 463 463
Destination 950 950 915 915 915
Total Price $64,200 $74,100 $33,971 $34,721 $37,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,571
Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine265hp H6320hp H6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)50, 4235, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-17235/40-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$64,200$74,100$33,971$34,721$37,721
Adjustments for Features00-8,870-9,630-9,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,200$74,100$25,101$25,091$27,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,900$10$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009201820182018
ModelCaymanCaymanForesterForesterForester
TrimBaseS2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25$25
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0   
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
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$2,545$2,545$11,415$12,175$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$8,870$9,630$9,930
Value of Feature Adjustments00-8,194-8,949-9,228

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092018
ModelCaymanForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase95.1 in103.9 in
Length171.1 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height51.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,977 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 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 and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110025%
Total Not Requested327575%

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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