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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Panamera Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Panamera Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,721

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $59,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,265

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $52,245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelForesterForesterPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,090 $36,090 $85,000 $99,900 $146,900
Base Invoice $30,887 $33,675 $76,500 $89,910 $132,210
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230 230      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245      
Door sill trim plates 53 53      
Universal garage door opener 120 120      
Cargo net 68 68 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     830 830  
Heated steering wheel     270 270 270
Rear wiper     360 360 360
Blind spot warning system     1,050 1,050 1,050
Proximity key     1,090 1,090  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     495 495 495
Lane keeping assist     1,210 1,210 1,210
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,880 2,880 2,880
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149 149      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158      
Door sill trim plates 34 34      
Universal garage door opener 78 78      
Cargo net 44 44 0 0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     706 706  
Heated steering wheel     230 230 230
Rear wiper     306 306 306
Blind spot warning system     893 893 893
Proximity key     927 927  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable     421 421 421
Lane keeping assist     1,029 1,029 1,029
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     2,448 2,448 2,448
Options (change) 716 716 8,185 8,185 6,265
Options (change) 463 463 6,960 6,960 5,327
Destination 915 915 1,050 1,050 1,050
Total Price $34,721 $37,721 $94,235 $109,135 $154,215
Total Invoice $32,265 $35,053 $84,510 $97,920 $138,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Panamera

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,119
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,807
Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelForesterForesterPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4330hp V6440hp V6550hp V8
TransmissionCVTCVT-8S8S8S8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8150, 10150, 10710, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18265/45-19265/45-19275/40-20
Total Price$34,721$37,721$94,235$109,135$154,215
Adjustments for Features-605-9050-1,700-6,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,116$36,816$94,235$107,435$148,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$0$13,200$53,780
Total Invoice$32,265$35,053$84,510$97,920$138,587
Adjustments for Features-562-8410-1,525-5,572
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,703$34,212$84,510$96,395$133,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,509$0$11,885$48,505

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20182018201720172017
ModelForesterForesterPanameraPanameraPanamera
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBaseSTurbo
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
8-speed automated manual  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 $1700$1700
RWD  $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
PIN Code Access$10$10   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $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   
Corner notification  $0$0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Forward collision warning$200$200   
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200   
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Terrain selector$200$200   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100   
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rails$250$250   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200   
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200   
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights    $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Road sign information  $75$75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  $200
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$8,850$9,150$8,245$9,945$14,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$905$0$1,700$6,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-562-8410-1,525-5,572

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Porsche Panamera

Model Year20182017
ModelForesterPanamera
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in116.1 in
Length180.9 in198.8 in
Width70.7 in76.3 in
Height66.4 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,323 lb.4,080 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.7 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 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera

Lane keeping assist system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist system400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera S

Lane keeping assist system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist system400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Porsche Panamera Turbo

Lane keeping assist system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane keeping assist system400No
Road sign information75No
Corner notification0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested475100%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

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