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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: $34,793

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $29,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,068

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $28,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820142014
ModelCTSCTSForesterForester
TrimPremium LuxuryV-Sport Premium Luxury2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $59,495 $71,095 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $56,520 $67,540 $28,051 $30,836
Technology Package 2,850      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595    
Engine-block heater 100 100 133 133
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     198 198
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates     36 36
Universal garage door opener     74 74
Cargo net     87 87
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     200 200
AC power outlet     409 409
Remote start     436 436
Technology Package 2,537      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530    
Engine-block heater 89 89 86 86
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     128 128
Driver Assist Technology Package     2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates     23 23
Universal garage door opener     48 48
Cargo net     56 56
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     130 130
AC power outlet     306 306
Remote start     328 328
Options (change) 3,545 695 3,973 3,973
Options (change) 3,156 619 3,192 3,192
Destination 995 995 825 825
Total Price $64,035 $72,785 $34,793 $37,793
Total Invoice $60,671 $69,154 $32,068 $34,853

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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: $23,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,619
Model Year2018201820142014
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)245/40-18245/40-18225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$64,035$72,785$34,793$37,793
Adjustments for Features-5,260-5,8850-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,775$66,900$34,793$37,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,125$0$2,800
Total Invoice$60,671$69,154$32,068$34,853
Adjustments for Features-4,984-5,5910-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$55,687$63,563$32,068$34,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,876$0$2,601

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820142014
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 
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
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  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
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  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0  
Cargo Management 
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
Surround sound$250$250  
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 headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Rear camera mirror$200$200  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
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$13,620$14,245$8,360$8,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$5,885$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,984-5,5910-184

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
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
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Total Requested40019%
Total Not Requested170081%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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