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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: $28,588

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $28,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201020102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $45,500 $60,700 $70,800 $72,400 $99,900 $126,300
Cargo net 46 46            
Rear spoiler 353 353            
Universal garage door opener 87 87            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42              
Satellite radio 445 445         750 750
Class II trailer hitch 295 295            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183            
Light Comfort Package     650 650 650 650 650 650
MP3 player input jack     95   95 95    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710 710 710    
Compass     140 140 140 140 140 140
Floor mats     150 150 150 150 150 150
Heated front seats     720 720 720 720    
Roof rails     1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     290 290     290 0
Automatic climate control, front     550          
CD changer, remote     650 650 650 650 650 650
Roof rack     450 450 450 450 450 450
Panoramic sunroof     3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650 650 650
Cargo net 30 30            
Rear spoiler 230 230            
Universal garage door opener 56 56            
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28              
Satellite radio 334 334         638 638
Class II trailer hitch 192 192            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119            
Light Comfort Package     0 0 0 0 0 0
MP3 player input jack     81   0 81    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     604 604 604 604    
Compass     81 81 81 81 81 81
Floor mats     0 0 0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0 0    
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     0 0     0 0
Automatic climate control, front     468          
CD changer, remote     553 553 553 553 553 553
Roof rack     383 383 383 383 383 383
Panoramic sunroof     3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,268 1,409 10,145 9,500 9,305 9,305 8,820 8,530
Options (change) 870 961 6,497 5,948 5,948 6,029 5,982 5,982
Destination 625 625 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $28,588 $29,929 $56,620 $71,175 $81,080 $82,680 $109,695 $135,805

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,329
Model Year20072007201020102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA4M5M6T6M6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7100, 12100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$28,588$29,929$56,620$71,175$81,080$82,680$109,695$135,805
Adjustments for Features-9000-4,295-5,295-5,845-7,070-10,920-11,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,688$29,929$52,325$65,880$75,235$75,610$98,775$124,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$13,555$22,910$23,285$46,450$71,885

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20072007201020102010201020102010
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBaseSS TranssyberiaGTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800       
5-speed manual $0      
6-speed manual  $150  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  $1100$1100
-speed     $0   
AWD$1700$1700      
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35$35$35
Heated steering wheel    $100$100  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Obstacle detection, front      $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Class II trailer hitch$200$200      
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
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      
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500  
Exterior 
Body kit     $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350      
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100      
Larger rear spoiler    $200   
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
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 $50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200$200$200
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
Navigation system      $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200    $200$200
Surround sound      $250$250
Traffic information      $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio      $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25      
Cornering lights      $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers      $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25      
Visor mirror, driver$10$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10      
Xenon HID headlights      $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim       $200
Heated second row seats      $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   $150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150$150
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row     $25$25$25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0$0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000$1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars       $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000$1000$1000
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200       
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Off-road suspension (upgrade)    $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,945$5,045$9,340$10,340$10,890$12,115$15,965$16,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$4,295$5,295$5,845$7,070$10,920$11,595
Value of Feature Adjustments-8320-567-515-499-599-693-594

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20072010
ModelForesterCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in188.9 in
Width68.3 in76.0 in
Height65.0 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20047%
Total Not Requested22553%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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