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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: $29,844

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $30,326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620102010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $25,995 $28,495
Convenience Package 900   900      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710    
Rear wiper 360   360 360    
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 365 615 165    
Interior ambient lighting   340        
Satellite radio   670     453 453
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Premium Package Plus       1,965    
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Navigation system         1,800 1,800
Cargo net         46 46
Universal garage door opener         82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183 183
iPod integration         223 223
Rear spoiler         367  
Convenience Package 0   0      
Infotainment Package 0   0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Rear wiper 0   0 0    
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0    
Interior ambient lighting   0        
Satellite radio   0     340 340
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Premium Package Plus       0    
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Navigation system         1,501 1,501
Cargo net         30 30
Universal garage door opener         54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119 119
iPod integration         145 145
Rear spoiler         275  
Options (change) 6,575 2,085 6,575 10,865 3,154 2,787
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 2,464 2,189
Destination 995 995 995 995 695 695
Total Price $60,170 $62,280 $71,670 $87,060 $29,844 $31,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,041
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,249
Model Year201620162016201620102010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp H6275hp H6325hp H6340hp H6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 9235, 9445, 10445, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$60,170$62,280$71,670$87,060$29,844$31,977
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,000-6,775-4,715-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,170$60,855$70,670$80,285$25,129$27,027
Cost Above Minimum$0$685$10,500$20,115$0$1,898

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016201620102010
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows    $200$200
Proximity key   $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150    
Obstacle detection, rear $250    
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Roof rails    $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175  
Rear wiper$175 $175$175$175$175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75 $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  
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275
Hood scoop     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50 $50$50  
iPod integration    $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Chronometer   $100  
Compass    $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Headlight washers $50 $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150$150
Performance meter   $150  
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75$75
Folding second row seats    $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
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  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $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  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,320$3,745$3,320$9,095$7,035$7,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,000$6,775$4,715$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-14-77-4,347-4,581

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelCaymanForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in103.0 in
Length172.4 in179.5 in
Width70.9 in70.1 in
Height50.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,889 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested44035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40059%
Total Not Requested27541%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested82590%
Total Not Requested9010%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman GTS

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested77553%
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 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
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
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested107565%
Total Not Requested59035%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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