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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: $32,898

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $40,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600
Rugged Package 887 887        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185        
Cargo net 48 48        
Cargo cover 166 166        
Rear spoiler 368          
Universal garage door opener 93 93        
Navigation system 1,600 1,600        
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363        
Class II trailer hitch 468 468        
Comfort Lighting Package     325 325 325 325
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Compass     270 270 270 270
Heated front seats     525 525 525  
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Wheel-lip moldings     990 990 990 990
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Rearview camera     1,750 655 655 655
Roof rack     1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105
Panoramic sunroof     1,850 660 660 660
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Rugged Package 608 608        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120        
Cargo net 31 31        
Cargo cover 108 108        
Rear spoiler 276          
Universal garage door opener 61 61        
Navigation system 1,335 1,335        
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272        
Class II trailer hitch 351 351        
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Compass     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0  
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Wheel-lip moldings     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     0 0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Roof rack     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,178 3,810 10,245 7,960 7,960 6,225
Options (change) 3,162 2,886 638 638 638 638
Destination 725 725 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -5,335 0
Total Price $32,898 $34,530 $72,940 $83,055 $80,020 $120,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,737
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,571
Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8
TransmissionT4T4T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$32,898$34,530$72,940$83,055$80,020$120,820
Adjustments for Features0-175-4,305-4,555-4,405-10,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,898$34,355$68,635$78,500$75,615$110,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0$9,865$6,980$41,455

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201120112015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900    
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$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
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 
Lockable center 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
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Hood scoop $100    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40    
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $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
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$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
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75    
Heated second row seats     $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150
Metal pedals $75   $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 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
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
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$5,375$5,550$9,680$9,930$9,780$16,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$4,305$4,555$4,405$10,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-96-90204-145

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20112015
ModelForesterCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in114.0 in
Length179.5 in191.1 in
Width70.1 in78.7 in
Height65.9 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,489 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft323.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Rugged Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Roof rack crossbars50Yes
Mud guards75No
Rear bumper protector40No
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Total Requested20063%
Total Not Requested11537%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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%
Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
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

Wheel-lip moldings
FeatureValueRequested?
Wheel-lip moldings75Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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