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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: $31,247

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $32,578

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620132013
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $52,600 $59,200 $64,100 $75,200 $28,395 $29,995
Premium Package Plus 3,620     1,965    
Power sport seats 2,320   2,320      
Infotainment Package 3,990   3,990 3,990    
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    
Interior ambient lighting   340        
HD radio   1,040        
Premium Package     1,170      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       3,025    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       650    
Navigation system         1,000 1,000
Cargo net         48 48
Universal garage door opener         93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         185 185
Obstacle detection, rear         363 363
Rear spoiler         368  
Premium Package Plus 0     0    
Power sport seats 0   0      
Infotainment Package 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    
Interior ambient lighting   0        
HD radio   0        
Premium Package     0      
Bose 505W 10 speakers     0      
Adaptive sport seats plus       0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       0    
Navigation system         888 888
Cargo net         31 31
Universal garage door opener         61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         120 120
Obstacle detection, rear         272 272
Rear spoiler         276  
Options (change) 13,650 3,630 11,200 12,900 2,057 1,689
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 1,648 1,372
Destination 995 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $67,245 $63,825 $76,295 $89,095 $31,247 $32,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman GTS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,275
Model Year201620162016201620132013
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/35-20235/40-19235/35-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$67,245$63,825$76,295$89,095$31,247$32,479
Adjustments for Features-2,0250-1,825-5,700-4,115-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,220$63,825$74,470$83,395$27,132$28,189
Cost Above Minimum$1,395$0$10,645$19,570$0$1,057

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162016201620132013
ModelCaymanCaymanCaymanCaymanForesterForester
TrimBaseBlack EditionSGTS2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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  $250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350$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$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor    $50$50
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
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  
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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250  
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
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150$150
Performance meter   $150  
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     
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    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$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 $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  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,670$2,645$4,470$8,345$6,760$6,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0$1,825$5,700$4,115$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-300-24-64-3,823-3,996

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162013
ModelCaymanForester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase97.4 in103.0 in
Length172.4 in169.5 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

Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250No
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested132554%
Total Not Requested115046%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested36529%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested67553%
Total Not Requested60047%
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%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90098%
Total Not Requested152%

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 control125Yes
Residual heat50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested82556%
Total Not Requested65044%
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, 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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested25015%
Total Not Requested145085%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
Performance meter150No
App support0No
Bose, 445W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive15No
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested90054%
Total Not Requested76546%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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