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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: $33,613

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,116

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $22,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $44,600 $59,400 $97,700 $123,600
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $37,910 $50,490 $83,045 $105,060
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Cargo net 90 90        
Cargo cover 182 182        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Class II trailer hitch 634 634        
Light Comfort Package     610 610 610 610
Heated front seats     690 690    
Automatic climate control, front     550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     710 710    
Compass     95 95 95 95
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695 695
Proximity key     995 995 995 995
Roof rails     1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190
Rearview camera     1,680 1,680 1,680 1,680
Navigation system     3,300 3,300    
Obstacle detection, rear     990 990    
Memory system, driver seat     360      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     1,040      
Panoramic sunroof     3,900 3,900 3,900 3,900
Class IV trailer hitch     630 630 630 630
Satellite radio         750 750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Cargo net 58 58        
Cargo cover 118 118        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Class II trailer hitch 475 475        
Light Comfort Package     519 519 519 519
Heated front seats     587 587    
Automatic climate control, front     468      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     604 604    
Compass     81 81 81 81
Floor mats     119 119 119 119
Bluetooth cell phone link     591 591 591 591
Proximity key     846 846 846 846
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Rearview camera     1,428 1,428 1,428 1,428
Navigation system     2,805 2,805    
Obstacle detection, rear     842 842    
Memory system, driver seat     306      
Illuminated door sill trim plates     884      
Panoramic sunroof     3,315 3,315 3,315 3,315
Class IV trailer hitch     536 536 536 536
Satellite radio         638 638
Options (change) 1,443 1,443 17,575 15,625 10,685 10,685
Options (change) 998 998 14,943 13,285 9,085 9,085
Destination 875 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $33,613 $36,613 $63,150 $76,000 $109,360 $135,260
Total Invoice $31,116 $33,901 $53,828 $64,750 $93,105 $115,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,550
Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4290hp V6385hp V8500hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/65-17255/55-18275/45-19295/35-21
Total Price$33,613$36,613$63,150$76,000$109,360$135,260
Adjustments for Features0-200-190-915-6,240-6,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,613$36,413$62,960$75,085$103,120$128,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0$12,125$40,160$65,385
Total Invoice$31,116$33,901$53,828$64,750$93,105$115,120
Adjustments for Features0-185-162-780-5,313-5,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,116$33,716$53,666$63,970$87,792$109,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0$10,304$34,126$55,569

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700    
AWD w/low range  $2200$2200$2200$2200
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Terrain selector$200$200    
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
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)    $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$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
Navigation system  $600$600$600$600
Off-road navigation system  $0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Cornering lights    $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers    $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100 
Carbon fiber trim     $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$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 seat belt height adjusters, front row    $25$25
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000$1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,700$7,900$7,890$8,615$13,940$14,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$190$915$6,240$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-162-780-5,313-5,885

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20172009
ModelForesterCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.4 in
Length180.9 in188.9 in
Width70.7 in76.0 in
Height66.4 in66.9 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,763 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft319.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft362.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested32576%
Total Not Requested10024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Memory system, driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
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

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Light Comfort Package
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

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Light Comfort Package
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 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 mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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