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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: $34,784

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,536

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,330

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $12,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelCTSForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,675 $32,995
Base Invoice $31,486 $30,836
Performance Collection (AWD) 2,135  
Temporary spare tire 250  
Engine-block heater 100 133
3.6L V6 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,300  
AWD 1,900  
Premium Luxury Collection 8,215  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Door sill trim plates   36
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo net   87
Remote start   436
Performance Collection (AWD) 1,772  
Temporary spare tire 208  
Engine-block heater 83 86
3.6L V6 1,072  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,079  
AWD 1,577  
Premium Luxury Collection 6,818  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Door sill trim plates   23
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo net   56
Remote start   328
Options (change) 14,900 964
Options (change) 12,609 669
Destination 745 825
Total Price $49,320 $34,784
Total Invoice $44,840 $32,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,187
Model Year20082014
ModelCTSForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine304hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-18
Total Price$49,320$34,784
Adjustments for Features-1,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,865$34,784
Total Invoice$44,840$32,330
Adjustments for Features-1,3230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,517$32,330

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelCTSForester
TrimBase2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,590$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3230

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelCTSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.674.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Performance Collection (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested167541%
Total Not Requested245059%
Premium Luxury Collection
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Alarm100No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275039%
Total Not Requested431561%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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