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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Macan Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Macan Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,272

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $32,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterMacanMacan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $49,900 $72,300
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    
Class II trailer hitch 619 619    
Comfort Lighting Package     325 325
Infotainment Package     2,990  
Lane departure warning     690  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,600 1,600
Metallic paint (extra cost)     630 630
Heated steering wheel     250  
Roof rails     380 380
Compass     380 380
Premium Package     2,590  
Auto-dimming headlights     580 580
Voice control for nav and audio     595 595
Blind spot warning system     690  
Proximity key     810  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     950 950
Torque vectoring, brake-based     1,490 1,490
Panoramic sunroof     1,670  
Class III trailer hitch     650 650
Premium Package Plus       4,660
App support       210
Wood trim       0
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    
Class II trailer hitch 464 464    
Comfort Lighting Package     0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Lane departure warning     0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     0 0
Heated steering wheel     0  
Roof rails     0 0
Compass     0 0
Premium Package     0  
Auto-dimming headlights     0 0
Voice control for nav and audio     0 0
Blind spot warning system     0  
Proximity key     0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     0 0
Torque vectoring, brake-based     0 0
Panoramic sunroof     0  
Class III trailer hitch     0 0
Premium Package Plus       0
App support       0
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 1,267 1,267 17,270 12,450
Options (change) 883 883 0 0
Destination 915 915 995 995
Total Price $35,272 $38,272 $68,165 $85,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Macan

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Macan Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,208
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,763
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterMacanMacan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4340hp V6400hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S7S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8235, 11545, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18235/55-19235/55-19
Total Price$35,272$38,272$68,165$85,745
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,685-6,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,272$37,972$66,480$79,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$12,980

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelForesterForesterMacanMacan
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust  $250$250
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body color exterior trim   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25$25
Boost gauge  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Intersection assist  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$7,300$7,600$8,985$13,585
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,685$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278-25-73

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Macan

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterMacan
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.5 in
Length180.9 in184.3 in
Width70.7 in76.1 in
Height66.4 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 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 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Macan S

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested400100%
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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Media drive15No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested87598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Porsche Macan 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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Altimeter25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested25100%
Auto-dimming headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Intersection assist25No
Total Requested20089%
Total Not Requested2511%
Torque vectoring / active trace control
FeatureValueRequested?
Torque vectoring / active trace control100Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Class III trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Comfort Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Total Requested23090%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested165051%

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