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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: $32,124

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,776

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelDTSForester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,855 $28,195
Base Invoice $42,874 $26,409
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 95 46
Heated front seats 1,425  
Navigation system 2,145 1,800
Sun and Sound Package 850  
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Remote start   432
Satellite radio   453
Front buckets 0  
Cargo net 78 30
Heated front seats 1,183  
Navigation system 1,780 1,650
Sun and Sound Package 706  
FWD 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Remote start   324
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 4,515 3,234
Options (change) 3,747 2,672
Destination 920 695
Total Price $51,290 $32,124
Total Invoice $47,541 $29,776

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,871
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,418
Model Year20092009
ModelDTSForester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionA4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$51,290$32,124
Adjustments for Features0-705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,290$31,419
Total Invoice$47,541$29,776
Adjustments for Features0-653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,541$29,123

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelDTSForester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 cell phone link$100 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Total Value of Features$5,265$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-653

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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