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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: $33,667

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $34,563

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $30,795 $33,795
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Premium Package Plus 3,620   2,950 1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,170 2,170 2,170 2,170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Rear wiper 360   360 360    
Rearview camera 1,515 655 1,515 1,515    
Voice control for nav and audio 520 520 520 520    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 1,235 1,235 1,235      
App support   210        
HD radio   1,040        
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Proximity key   790        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,395 1,395
Door sill trim plates         38 38
Universal garage door opener         76 76
Cargo net         90 90
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Premium Package Plus 0   0 0    
Power sport seats 0   0      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 0   0 0    
Rearview camera 0 0 0 0    
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 0 0 0      
App support   0        
HD radio   0        
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Proximity key   0        
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package         1,195 1,195
Door sill trim plates         24 24
Universal garage door opener         49 49
Cargo net         58 58
Options (change) 17,055 8,035 16,385 15,070 2,022 2,022
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,600 1,600
Destination 995 995 995 995 850 850
Total Price $70,650 $68,230 $81,480 $91,265 $33,667 $36,667

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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 GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,872
Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$70,650$68,230$81,480$91,265$33,667$36,667
Adjustments for Features-1,7750-2,275-5,450-5,850-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,875$68,230$79,205$85,815$27,817$30,617
Cost Above Minimum$645$0$10,975$17,585$0$2,800

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016201620162016
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert    $25$25
PIN Code Access    $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Hill descent control    $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
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
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
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 wiper$175 $175$175$175$175
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 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)   $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500  
Mid-engine configuration$0$0$0$0  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years    $0$0
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked fog lights    $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 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300   
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50    
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$4,945$3,170$5,445$8,620$9,020$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0$2,275$5,450$5,850$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-250-28-59-5,427-5,613

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
ModelCaymanForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in103.9 in
Length172.4 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height50.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,297 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 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
15.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested172570%
Total Not Requested75030%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%
Power sport seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0Yes
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested122583%
Total Not Requested25017%
Adaptive sport seats plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

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%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

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