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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: $28,635

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $43,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42          
Cargo net 46 46        
Rear spoiler 353 353        
Satellite radio 445 445 750 750 750 750
Skid plate (one) 110 110        
Class II trailer hitch 299 299        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183        
Universal garage door opener   87        
Boost gauge   311        
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Compass     270 270 270 270
Heated front seats     525 525 525  
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Roof rack     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Panoramic sunroof     1,850 660 660 660
Skid plates     1,330 1,330 1,330 1,330
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Torque vectoring, brake-based       1,490   1,490
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28          
Cargo net 30 30        
Rear spoiler 230 230        
Satellite radio 334 334 638 638 638 638
Skid plate (one) 71 71        
Class II trailer hitch 195 195        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119        
Universal garage door opener   56        
Boost gauge   203        
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Compass     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0  
CD changer, in-dash     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     0 0 0 0
Roof rack     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Skid plates     0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based       0   0
Options (change) 1,295 1,834 9,160 9,460 7,970 7,725
Options (change) 888 1,238 638 638 638 638
Destination 645 645 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -5,335 0
Total Price $28,635 $30,374 $71,855 $84,555 $80,030 $122,320

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,269
Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$28,635$30,374$71,855$84,555$80,030$122,320
Adjustments for Features-5650-7,585-8,785-8,085-14,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,070$30,374$64,270$75,770$71,945$107,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0$11,500$7,675$43,090

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year200820082015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800     
5-speed manual $0    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote app    $25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40     
Class II trailer hitch$200$200    
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300$300$300
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100
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
Lockable center differential   $150 $150
Lockable rear differential   $150 $150
Engine / Motor 
11 kWh battery pack    $0 
3.6 kW onboard charger    $0 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Hood scoop $100    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Skid plates  $150$150$150$150
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
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    
Boost gauge $75   $75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers     $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer  $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$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals     $75
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,960$4,395$11,980$13,180$12,480$19,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$565$0$7,585$8,785$8,085$14,960
Value of Feature Adjustments-5220-172-170374-200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in114.0 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width68.3 in78.7 in
Height65.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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 E-Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Auto-dimming mirrors
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

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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