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Porsche Panamera vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Panamera vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,721

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $70,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraForesterForester
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $96,200 $104,000 $109,200 $154,000 $188,400 $33,090 $36,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 830 830 830        
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0 68 68
Blind spot warning system 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060 1,060    
Heated steering wheel 280 280 280 280 280    
Proximity key 1,100 1,100 1,100        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 500 500 500 500 500    
Lane keeping assist 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220 1,220    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890 2,890    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           245 245
Door sill trim plates           53 53
Universal garage door opener           120 120
Metallic paint (extra cost) 706 706 706        
Cargo net 0 0 0 0 0 44 44
Blind spot warning system 901 901 901 901 901    
Heated steering wheel 238 238 238 238 238    
Proximity key 935 935 935        
Interior ambient lighting, configurable 425 425 425 425 425    
Lane keeping assist 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037 1,037    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456 2,456    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror           149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           158 158
Door sill trim plates           34 34
Universal garage door opener           78 78
Options (change) 7,880 7,880 7,880 5,950 5,950 716 716
Options (change) 6,698 6,698 6,698 5,057 5,057 463 463
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 915 915
Gas Tax 0 -6,670 0 0 -6,670 0 0
Total Price $105,130 $106,260 $118,130 $161,000 $188,730 $34,721 $37,721

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,796
Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraForesterForester
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine330hp V6330hp V6 PiH440hp V6550hp V8550hp V8 PiH170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionS8S8S8S8S8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10150, 10150, 10710, 14710, 14440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/45-19265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20275/35-21225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$105,130$106,260$118,130$161,000$188,730$34,721$37,721
Adjustments for Features-1,795-2,370-1,795-5,295-10,7700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$103,335$103,890$116,335$155,705$177,960$34,721$37,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$555$13,000$52,370$74,625$0$2,700

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Features Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018201820182018
ModelPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraPanameraForesterForester
TrimSport TurismoE-Hybrid Sport TurismoS Sport TurismoTurbo Sport TurismoTurbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
CVT     $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850$850  
Lead vehicle start alert     $25$25
PIN Code Access     $10$10
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote climate control $25  $25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200$200
Backup collision intervention     $150$150
Ceramic brake rotors    $4000  
Corner notification$0$0$0$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Forward collision warning     $200$200
Hill descent control     $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based     $200$200
Lane departure warning     $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400  
Lane sway warning     $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150  
Pedestrian detection     $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system     $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25  
Temporary spare tire     $150$150
Terrain selector     $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100 $100
Vehicle health reports     $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo tray     $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Roof rails     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100  
Electric A/C (optional) $0  $0  
Electric heater (optional) $0  $0  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15  
Wiper de-icer     $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300  
Engine / Motor 
14 kWh battery pack $0  $0  
3.6 kW onboard charger $0  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275$275
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof, large     $1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support     $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250  
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 $25$25   
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Chronometer $100  $100  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights     $125$125
Headlight washers   $50$50  
Interior ambient lighting     $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25  
Performance meter $150  $150  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Road sign information$75$75$75$75$75  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats   $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000  
Wood trim   $300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,445$11,020$10,445$13,945$19,420$8,650$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$2,370$1,795$5,295$10,770$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-132-24-118-201320-279

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Panamera vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelPanameraForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase116.1 in103.9 in
Length198.8 in180.9 in
Width76.3 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.7 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
18.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
49.0 ft374.7 ft3

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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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