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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: $31,293

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $16,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,944

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201420142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSForesterForesterForester
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,765 $43,565 $49,265 $62,360 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $39,467 $41,168 $46,555 $58,306 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Navigation System 3,145 2,145          
Temporary spare tire 350 350 350        
Engine-block heater 100 100 100 100 133 133 133
Roof rack 325 325 325 325      
Panoramic sunroof 1,150 1,150   1,150      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         198 198 198
Navigation system         1,100    
Door sill trim plates         36 36 36
Cargo area partition net         55 55 55
Cargo organizer         60 60 60
Universal garage door opener         74 74 74
Cargo cover         182 182 182
Roof rack crossbars         199 199 199
Remote start         436 436 436
Navigation System 2,768 1,888          
Temporary spare tire 308 308 308        
Engine-block heater 88 88 88 88 86 86 86
Roof rack 286 286 286 286      
Panoramic sunroof 1,012 1,102   1,012      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         128 128 128
Navigation system         975    
Door sill trim plates         23 23 23
Cargo area partition net         35 35 35
Cargo organizer         39 39 39
Universal garage door opener         48 48 48
Cargo cover         118 118 118
Roof rack crossbars         117 117 117
Remote start         328 328 328
Options (change) 5,070 4,070 775 1,575 2,473 1,373 1,373
Options (change) 4,462 3,672 682 1,386 1,897 922 922
Destination 875 875 875 875 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0 0
Total Price $47,710 $48,510 $50,915 $66,110 $31,293 $32,193 $35,193
Total Invoice $44,804 $45,715 $48,112 $61,867 $28,944 $29,798 $32,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,979
Model Year2011201120112011201420142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSForesterForesterForester
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6304hp V6304hp V6556hp V8170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 10300, 10300, 10300, 10?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$47,710$48,510$50,915$66,110$31,293$32,193$35,193
Adjustments for Features00-2,015-1,225-1,210-1,410-1,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,710$48,510$48,900$64,885$30,083$30,783$33,583
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$1,190$17,175$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$44,804$45,715$48,112$61,867$28,944$29,798$32,583
Adjustments for Features00-1,904-1,146-1,119-1,305-1,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,804$45,715$46,208$60,721$27,825$28,493$31,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$911$1,404$15,917$0$668$3,267

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2011201120112011201420142014
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSForesterForesterForester
TrimPerformance 3.0Performance 3.6Premium 3.6CTS-V2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed manual   $150   
CVT    $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT      $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
AWD    $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100    
Proximity key  $250$250   
Remote start  $150 $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Terrain selector    $200$200$200
Tires, run-flat   $150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net  $40 $40$40$40
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover  $75 $75$75$75
Cargo tray    $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper    $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer    $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sunroof, large    $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0   
HD radio    $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225   
Traffic + travel information    $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge   $75   
Headlight washers   $50   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors     $25$25
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0   
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300   
Wood trim  $300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500   
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200   
Polished alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0   $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$5,840$5,840$7,855$7,065$7,050$7,250$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,015$1,225$1,210$1,410$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,904-1,146-1,119-1,305-1,491

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112014
ModelCTSForester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in180.9 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,032 lb.3,297 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 Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
25.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.0

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Surround sound250No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Bose, 300W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested61545%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6

Navigation System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

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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