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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,971

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $30,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaymanCayman
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $50,300 $60,200
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 690 690
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53    
Cargo net 68 68 68    
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120    
Power Seat Package       1,550 1,550
Xenon HID headlights       1,560 1,560
iPod integration       440 440
Navigation system       3,110 3,110
Metallic paint (extra cost)       710 710
Floor mats       90 90
Heated steering wheel       190 190
Heated front seats       500 500
Obstacle detection, rear       530 530
Automatic climate control, front       550 550
Voice control for nav and audio       595 595
Bluetooth cell phone link       695 695
Satellite radio       750 750
Audio controls on steering wheel       990 990
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498        
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 587 587
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34    
Cargo net 44 44 44    
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78    
Power Seat Package       1,318 1,318
Xenon HID headlights       0 0
iPod integration       0 0
Navigation system       0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Floor mats       0 0
Heated steering wheel       0 0
Heated front seats       0 0
Obstacle detection, rear       451 451
Automatic climate control, front       468 468
Voice control for nav and audio       0 0
Bluetooth cell phone link       0 0
Satellite radio       0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel       842 842
Options (change) 3,661 716 716 12,950 12,950
Options (change) 2,961 463 463 3,666 3,666
Destination 915 915 915 950 950
Total Price $33,971 $34,721 $37,721 $64,200 $74,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,571
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaymanCayman
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4265hp H6320hp H6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 850, 4235, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$33,971$34,721$37,721$64,200$74,100
Adjustments for Features-8,870-9,630-9,93000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,101$25,091$27,791$64,200$74,100
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0$9,900

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelForesterForesterForesterCaymanCayman
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25  
PIN Code Access $10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key $250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration   $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler   $400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0  
Off-road navigation system   $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
No leather in second row   $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$11,415$12,175$12,475$2,545$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,870$9,630$9,930$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,194-8,949-9,22800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20182009
ModelForesterCayman
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in95.1 in
Length180.9 in171.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height66.4 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 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 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110025%
Total Not Requested327575%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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