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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: $34,988

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $42,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Cargo net 90 90        
Cargo cover 182 182        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 207 207        
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 298 298 1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550
Class II trailer hitch 634 634        
Comfort Lighting Package     325 325 325 325
Auto-dimming mirrors     420 420 420  
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
App support     210 210 210 210
Compass     270 270 270 270
Heated front seats     525 525 525  
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Lane departure warning     690 690 690 690
Proximity key     890 890 890 890
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Rearview camera     1,750 655 655 655
Panoramic sunroof     1,850 660 660 660
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Cargo net 58 58        
Cargo cover 118 118        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia 134 134        
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia 193 193 0 0 0 0
Class II trailer hitch 475 475        
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming mirrors     0 0 0  
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
App support     0 0 0 0
Compass     0 0 0 0
Heated front seats     0 0 0  
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506
Lane departure warning     0 0 0 0
Proximity key     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     0 0 0 0
Rearview camera     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,343 3,343 14,385 12,100 12,100 10,365
Options (change) 2,520 2,520 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144
Destination 850 850 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -5,335 0
Total Price $34,988 $37,988 $77,080 $87,195 $84,160 $124,960

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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 S E-Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,282
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,240
Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4240hp V6 D420hp V6333hp V6 PiH520hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 10100, 10100, 10585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/55-18265/50-19265/50-19265/50-19
Total Price$34,988$37,988$77,080$87,195$84,160$124,960
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,810-3,060-2,910-9,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,988$37,788$74,270$84,135$81,250$115,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$9,865$6,980$41,455

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201620162015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr 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
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850$850
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Remote app    $25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$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
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 cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 fog lights$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
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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,895$7,095$9,705$9,955$9,805$16,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,810$3,060$2,910$9,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-184-78-75111-158

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20162015
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 Weight3,297 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 Legroom43.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested177584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia0Yes
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia0Yes
Total Requested036%
Total Not Requested064%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia0Yes
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia0Yes
Total Requested036%
Total Not Requested064%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia0Yes
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia0Yes
Total Requested036%
Total Not Requested064%
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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40036%
Total Not Requested70064%
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia
FeatureValueRequested?
Metal accent plate, lower rear fascia0Yes
Metal accent plate, lower front fascia0Yes
Total Requested036%
Total Not Requested064%

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