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Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,176

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,606

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $27,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSForesterForester
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $30,887 $33,675
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245 245
Door sill trim plates     53 53
Cargo net     68 68
Universal garage door opener     120 120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     230 230
Remote start     455 455
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158 158
Door sill trim plates     34 34
Cargo net     44 44
Universal garage door opener     78 78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     149 149
Remote start     341 341
Options (change) 3,445 595 1,171 1,171
Options (change) 3,067 530 804 804
Destination 995 995 915 915
Total Price $63,935 $72,685 $35,176 $38,176
Total Invoice $60,582 $69,065 $32,606 $35,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,185
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSForesterForester
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine335hp V6420hp V6170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$63,935$72,685$35,176$38,176
Adjustments for Features-2,945-3,5700-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,990$69,115$35,176$37,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$2,700
Total Invoice$60,582$69,065$32,606$35,394
Adjustments for Features-2,791-3,3920-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,791$65,673$32,606$35,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,882$0$2,510

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCTSCTSForesterForester
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
CVT  $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500$500  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Terrain selector  $200$200
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals$75$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  
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$12,770$13,395$9,825$10,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$3,570$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,791-3,3920-278

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelCTSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.6 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.774.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Premium Luxury

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Metal pedals75No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested55026%
Total Not Requested155074%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%

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