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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: $35,340

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $44,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015201520152015
ModelForesterForesterCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenne
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringDieselSS E-HybridTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $61,700 $74,100 $76,400 $113,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230        
Door sill trim plates 53 53        
Universal garage door opener 120 120        
Cargo net 68 68        
Class II trailer hitch 619 619        
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 steering wheel     275 275 275 275
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595 595 595
Lane departure warning     690 690 690 690
Roof rails     820 820 820 1,190
Panoramic sunroof     660 660 660  
Class IV trailer hitch     650 650 650 650
Premium Plus Package     9,090     3,660
Comfort Lighting Package       325 325  
Auto-dimming mirrors       420 420  
LED headlights       2,070 2,070  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       960 960  
Torque vectoring, brake-based       1,490   1,490
Heated front seats       525 525  
Blind spot warning system       850 850  
Proximity key       890 890  
Rearview camera       655 655  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149        
Door sill trim plates 34 34        
Universal garage door opener 78 78        
Cargo net 44 44        
Class II trailer hitch 464 464        
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 steering wheel     0 0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     506 506 506 506
Lane departure warning     0 0 0 0
Roof rails     0 0 0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0 0 0  
Class IV trailer hitch     0 0 0 0
Premium Plus Package     0     0
Comfort Lighting Package       0 0  
Auto-dimming mirrors       0 0  
LED headlights       0 0  
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)       0 0  
Torque vectoring, brake-based       0   0
Heated front seats       0 0  
Blind spot warning system       0 0  
Proximity key       0 0  
Rearview camera       0 0  
Options (change) 1,335 1,335 17,100 16,195 14,705 12,080
Options (change) 927 927 1,144 1,144 1,144 1,144
Destination 915 915 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -5,335 0
Total Price $35,340 $38,340 $79,795 $91,290 $86,765 $126,675

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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: $40,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,848
Model Year201820182015201520152015
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$35,340$38,340$79,795$91,290$86,765$126,675
Adjustments for Features0-300-3,680-2,780-2,080-8,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$38,040$76,115$88,510$84,685$117,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$12,395$8,570$41,805

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year201820182015201520152015
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 
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, low-speed$200$200    
Backup collision intervention$150$150    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200    
Lane sway warning$25$25    
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
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$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$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
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
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
Siri Eyes Free support$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$50$50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Intersection assist     $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25    
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
Metal pedals     $75
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
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$6,775$7,075$10,455$9,555$8,855$15,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$3,680$2,780$2,080$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-99-6577-148

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayenne

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,323 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 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
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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
LED headlights500Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested350066%
Total Not Requested177534%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid

Satellite radio
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
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%
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Lockable rear differential150No
Total Requested10018%
Total Not Requested45082%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested100055%
Total Not Requested82545%

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