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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: $35,717

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,157

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelDTSDTSForester
TrimLuxuryPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $51,925 $54,825 $33,795
Base Invoice $49,069 $51,809 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     199
Door sill trim plates     38
Universal garage door opener     76
Cargo net     90
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     224
Remote start     445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129
Door sill trim plates     24
Universal garage door opener     49
Cargo net     58
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror     145
Remote start     333
Options (change) 0 0 1,072
Options (change) 0 0 738
Destination 920 920 850
Total Price $52,845 $55,745 $35,717
Total Invoice $49,989 $52,729 $33,157

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,408
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,949
Model Year201120112016
ModelDTSDTSForester
TrimLuxuryPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine275hp V8275hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionA4A4CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-18
Total Price$52,845$55,745$35,717
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,845$53,845$33,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$49,989$52,729$33,157
Adjustments for Features0-1,797-2,117
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,989$50,932$31,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112016
ModelDTSDTSForester
TrimLuxuryPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,190$8,090$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,797-2,117

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac DTS vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112016
ModelDTSForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.6 in103.9 in
Length207.6 in180.9 in
Width74.8 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,009 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom42.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
18.874.7 ft3

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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%

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