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Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $21,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $20,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSOutbackOutback
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,295 $51,995 $59,495 $60,995 $71,095 $86,295 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $43,980 $49,395 $56,520 $57,945 $67,540 $81,980 $21,939 $26,460
Seating Package 2,500              
CUE and Navigation 950              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595 595 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,450     1,450   1,450    
Luxury Package           2,500    
Limited Package             4,400 3,400
Navigation system             1,550 1,550
Sunroof             1,445 1,445
Illuminated door sill trim plates             319 319
Seating Package 2,225              
CUE and Navigation 846              
Metallic paint (extra cost) 530 530 530 530 530      
Panoramic sunroof 1,291     1,291   1,291    
Luxury Package           2,225    
Limited Package             4,056 3,207
Navigation system             1,294 1,294
Sunroof             1,203 1,203
Illuminated door sill trim plates             239 239
Options (change) 5,495 595 595 2,045 595 3,950 7,714 6,714
Options (change) 4,892 530 530 1,821 530 3,516 6,792 5,943
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $52,785 $53,585 $61,085 $64,035 $72,685 $92,240 $31,784 $35,784
Total Invoice $49,867 $50,920 $58,045 $60,761 $69,065 $87,491 $29,506 $33,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,261
Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSOutbackOutback
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp I4268hp I4335hp V6420hp V6420hp V6640hp V8170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13?, 13440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-17245/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$52,785$53,585$61,085$64,035$72,685$92,240$31,784$35,784
Adjustments for Features-2,195-4,370-7,270-5,795-9,870-8,9700-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,590$49,215$53,815$58,240$62,815$83,270$31,784$34,834
Cost Above Minimum$1,375$0$4,600$9,025$13,600$34,055$0$3,050
Total Invoice$49,867$50,920$58,045$60,761$69,065$87,491$29,506$33,178
Adjustments for Features-2,074-4,153-6,908-5,499-9,378-8,5080-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,793$46,767$51,137$55,262$59,687$78,983$29,506$32,297
Cost Above Minimum$1,026$0$4,370$8,495$12,920$32,216$0$2,791

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Features Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182018201820182018201820122012
ModelCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSCTSOutbackOutback
TrimBaseLuxuryPremium LuxuryV-SportV-Sport Premium LuxuryCTS-V2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manual      $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1000
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
AWD      $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 $100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850   
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 $150$150$150
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system  $500 $500$500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 $225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125 $125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200   
Backup collision intervention    $150   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100  
Dedicated short-range radio communications (DSRC)$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Following distance indicator $25$25$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200  
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front  $150 $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Performance traction management     $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Safety key$5$5$5$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera     $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover      $75$75
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Cargo tray      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Roof rack      $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)      $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 $100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250$250  
Rear wiper      $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75     $75$75
Wiper de-icer      $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500$500  
Differential cooler     $0  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150     
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)      $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Carbon fiber hood     $0  
Deep-tinted rear windows      $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows    $100   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler      $200$200
Sunroof      $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40$40$40$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD player      $125$125
DVD-compatible player      $0$0
MP3-compatible player      $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200  
Boost gauge   $75$75$75  
Fog lights      $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 $350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250  
Rear camera mirror  $200 $200$200  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim     $200  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100    
Heated second row seats  $200 $200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 $200$200$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$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100       
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner     $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces     $0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300$300  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500  
Alloy wheels$350 $350   $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350 $350$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Raised heavy-duty suspension      $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$8,335$10,510$13,410$11,935$16,010$15,110$6,140$7,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$4,370$7,270$5,795$9,870$8,970$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,074-4,153-6,908-5,499-9,378-8,5080-881

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac CTS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelCTSOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase114.6 in107.9 in
Length195.5 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,656 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.7 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.771.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS

Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Coordinated climate control, front seats0No
Total Requested155069%
Total Not Requested70031%
CUE and Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67564%
Total Not Requested37536%

Option Package Details
Cadillac CTS CTS-V

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
AC power outlet100No
Rear camera mirror200No
Total Requested30021%
Total Not Requested110079%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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