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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,340

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $44,690

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230            
Cargo net 68 68            
Door sill trim plates 53 53            
Universal garage door opener 120 120            
Class II trailer hitch 619 619            
Porsche Connect Plus     1,250   1,250 1,250 1,250 1,250
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310 2,310
Premium Plus Package     9,100 6,780 7,490 5,830 3,670  
Class IV trailer hitch     660 660 660 660 660 660
Panoramic sunroof     670 670       670
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500  
Roof rails     830 830 1,200 1,200 1,200 830
Lane departure warning     700 700 700 700 700 700
Compass     280 280 280 280 280 280
Heated steering wheel     280 280 280 280 280 280
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     800 800 800 800    
Comfort Lighting Package               330
Proximity key               890
Rearview camera               660
Wood trim               0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158            
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149            
Cargo net 44 44            
Door sill trim plates 34 34            
Universal garage door opener 78 78            
Class II trailer hitch 464 464            
Porsche Connect Plus     0   0 0 0 0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0 0 0
Premium Plus Package     0 0 0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0       0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0 0 0 0  
Roof rails     0 0 0 0 0 0
Lane departure warning     0 0 0 0 0 0
Compass     0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0 0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0 0    
Comfort Lighting Package               0
Proximity key               0
Rearview camera               0
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 1,335 1,335 18,380 14,810 16,470 14,810 11,850 8,860
Options (change) 927 927 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 915 915 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $35,340 $38,340 $80,030 $82,560 $94,920 $114,460 $131,000 $171,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,763
Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21
Total Price$35,340$38,340$80,030$82,560$94,920$114,460$131,000$171,510
Adjustments for Features0-300-5,005-5,430-5,005-8,830-9,455-13,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,040$75,025$77,130$89,915$105,630$121,545$157,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$2,105$14,890$30,605$46,520$82,780

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20182018201820182018201820182018
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000       
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850$850$850
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25      
PIN Code Access$10$10      
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200      
Backup collision intervention$150$150      
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Ceramic brake rotors       $4000
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100      
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200      
Lane sway warning$25$25      
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50      
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150 $150 
Terrain selector$200$200      
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0      
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40      
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25      
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Regenerative braking      $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 $0 $0
Body kit     $0  
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250      
Larger rear spoiler     $200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100      
Wheel-lip moldings   $75 $75 $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Surround sound   $250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25    $25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge     $75$75$75
Chronometer       $100
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter       $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver      $300$300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger      $300$300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200    
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals     $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50      
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner     $650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim       $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   $0  
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,100$7,400$12,105$12,530$12,105$15,930$16,555$20,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$5,005$5,430$5,005$8,830$9,455$13,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-66-69-55-81-76-84

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20182018
ModelForesterCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.0 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in78.7 in
Height66.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested350066%
Total Not Requested177534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested260063%
Total Not Requested152537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested215053%
Total Not Requested192547%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested200052%
Total Not Requested182548%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Torque vectoring, brake-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Porsche Connect Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Traffic information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested22541%
Total Not Requested32559%

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