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Porsche Macan vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Macan vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,272

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,768

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanForesterForester
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,800 $55,400 $68,900 $77,200 $33,090 $36,090
Porsche Connect 1,020 1,020 1,020 1,020    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420 420 420      
PDLS 730 730        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,440 1,440 1,440 1,440    
Lane departure warning 700 700 700      
Navigation system 1,780 1,780 1,780      
LED headlights 1,170 1,170 540 1,170    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 950 950   950    
Compass 390 390 390 390    
Roof rails 390 390 390 390    
Heated front seats 530 530        
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 800 800 800      
Memory system, driver seat 380          
Heated steering wheel 260 260 260      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Class III trailer hitch 660 660 660 660    
Panoramic sunroof 1,670 1,670 1,670      
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package Plus       3,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         245 245
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         230 230
Door sill trim plates         53 53
Universal garage door opener         120 120
Class II trailer hitch         619 619
Porsche Connect 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0 0 0      
PDLS 0 0        
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 0 0 0 0    
Lane departure warning 0 0 0      
Navigation system 0 0 0      
LED headlights 0 0 0 0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 0 0   0    
Compass 0 0 0 0    
Roof rails 0 0 0 0    
Heated front seats 0 0        
Blind spot warning system 0 0 0      
Voice control for nav and audio 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0      
Memory system, driver seat 0          
Heated steering wheel 0 0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0    
Class III trailer hitch 0 0 0 0    
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0      
Wood trim     0 0    
Premium Package Plus       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         158 158
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror         149 149
Door sill trim plates         34 34
Universal garage door opener         78 78
Class II trailer hitch         464 464
Options (change) 16,190 15,810 12,970 11,820 1,267 1,267
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 883 883
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 915 915
Total Price $65,040 $72,260 $82,920 $90,070 $35,272 $38,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,258
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,720
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanForesterForester
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine252hp I4340hp V6360hp V6400hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS7S7S7S7CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 8150, 8150, 8665, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-19265/45-20235/55-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$65,040$72,260$82,920$90,070$35,272$38,272
Adjustments for Features-2,510-2,510-5,785-7,3100-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,530$69,750$77,135$82,760$35,272$37,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,220$14,605$20,230$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelMacanMacanMacanMacanForesterForester
TrimBaseSGTSTurbo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200$1200$1200$1200  
CVT    $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$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
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Backup collision intervention    $150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Lane sway warning    $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports    $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray    $40$40
Class II trailer hitch    $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150  
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 air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
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 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Dual-mode exhaust$250$250 $250  
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0   
Body color exterior trim   $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0$0  
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100  
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  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250  
Traffic + travel information    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25$25$25$25  
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75  
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Intersection assist$25$25$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$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 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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim  $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,635$8,635$11,910$13,435$6,125$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,510$2,510$5,785$7,310$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-41-36-73-850-278

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Macan vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelMacanForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.5 in103.9 in
Length184.3 in180.9 in
Width75.7 in70.7 in
Height63.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,903 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 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
17.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
PDLS
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15075%
Total Not Requested5025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan GTS

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan Turbo

Porsche Connect
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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