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Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,668

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $15,892

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,347

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSForester
TrimV82.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $43,175 $29,895
Base Invoice $40,369 $27,992
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 2,145 1,000
Sun and Sound Package 850  
Cargo net 95 48
Heated front seats 1,425  
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Remote start   432
Front buckets 0  
Navigation system 1,780 888
Sun and Sound Package 706  
Cargo net 78 31
Heated front seats 1,183  
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Remote start   324
Options (change) 4,515 1,998
Options (change) 3,747 1,580
Destination 870 775
Total Price $48,560 $32,668
Total Invoice $44,986 $30,347

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,937
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,539
Model Year20082012
ModelDTSForester
TrimV82.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$48,560$32,668
Adjustments for Features0-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,560$30,623
Total Invoice$44,986$30,347
Adjustments for Features0-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,986$28,447

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSForester
TrimV82.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Cornering lights$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$4,390$6,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,900

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
ModelDTSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in103.0 in
Length207.6 in179.5 in
Width74.8 in70.1 in
Height57.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.868.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Cadillac DTS V8

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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