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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: $35,208

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $33,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $48,200 $65,000 $69,000 $107,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,595 1,595        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224 224        
Door sill trim plates 38 38        
Cargo net 90 90        
Cargo cover 182 182        
Universal garage door opener 76 76        
Class II trailer hitch 634 634        
Adaptive cruise control     2,490 2,490 2,490  
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Panoramic sunroof     660 660 660 660
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,490 1,490   1,490
Roof rails     820 820 820 820
Proximity key     1,090 1,090 1,090  
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Compass     420 420 420 420
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     790 790 790  
Premium Package Plus     10,160     5,320
Convenience Package       4,520 4,520  
Light Comfort Package       250 250  
Rearview camera       1,750 1,750  
Blind spot warning system       850 850  
Heated steering wheel       250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129        
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,366 1,366        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145 145        
Door sill trim plates 24 24        
Cargo net 58 58        
Cargo cover 118 118        
Universal garage door opener 49 49        
Class II trailer hitch 475 475        
Adaptive cruise control     0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0   0
Roof rails     1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
Proximity key     0 0 0  
Satellite radio     638 638 638 638
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506
Compass     0 0 0 0
Traffic information     0 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0 0  
Premium Package Plus     0     0
Convenience Package       0 0  
Light Comfort Package       0 0  
Rearview camera       0 0  
Blind spot warning system       0 0  
Heated steering wheel       0 0  
Options (change) 3,038 3,038 19,915 17,375 15,885 10,705
Options (change) 2,364 2,364 2,156 2,156 2,156 2,156
Destination 875 875 975 975 975 975
Total Price $35,208 $38,208 $69,090 $83,350 $85,860 $118,780

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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 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,540
Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19
Total Price$35,208$38,208$69,090$83,350$85,860$118,780
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,430-1,330-580-7,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,208$37,908$67,660$82,020$85,280$111,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$14,360$17,620$43,965

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201720172012201220122012
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSS HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
6-speed manual  $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35$35$35$35
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25    
PIN Code Access$10$10    
Sunshades, second row, power  $225  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300$300
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Terrain selector$200$200    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls     $250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Rear HVAC unit     $400
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
Lockable center differential  $150$150 $150
Lockable rear differential  $150$150 $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250    
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100    
Infotainment 
App support$0$0    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0    
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200    
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Automatic seat bolsters, driver     $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger     $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  $300
Heated second row seats  $200  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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 thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
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
Total Value of Features$7,875$8,175$9,305$9,205$8,455$15,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,430$1,330$580$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-65-50-21-189

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20172012
ModelForesterCayenne
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in114.0 in
Length180.9 in190.8 in
Width70.7 in76.3 in
Height66.4 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,399 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 Hip Room53.9 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 Hip Room53.0 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?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested107540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested170061%
Total Not Requested107539%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested377564%
Total Not Requested214036%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177579%
Total Not Requested46521%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177579%
Total Not Requested46521%
Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Rearview camera200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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